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Description: This demonstration shows how induced charge creates a force, causing the 2×4 to pivot.
Equipment:
- 2×4 with foil
- Watch Glass
- Rods and Fur
Demonstration Procedure:
- Put the watch glass is on a level surface.
- Balance the 2×4 on the dish so that it does not touch the surface (glass dish is used as an insulated pivot).
- Show that placing a neutral rod near the neutral board does nothing.
- Put a charge on the rod with the fur and bring it near the aluminum foil.
- The board will slowly start to rotate toward the rod due to induction.
Note: As with most electricity demos, this works best under 50% humidity.
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