1. Field lines of flying fur
- Author
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Lapp, David R.
- Subjects
Electric conductors -- Usage ,Electric fields -- Study and teaching ,Physics -- Study and teaching ,Education ,Physics - Abstract
Rabbit fur can be used with an insulated conductor to demonstrate electric field lines visually in the physics classroom. An isolated spherical conductor is charged and then the fur is sprinkled over the top. Though the fur initially falls on the conductor, it then becomes charged and so is repelled along the conductor's field lines. This demonstration is also possible using two conductors with the fur moving between and using nonspherical conductors. Procedures are included.
- Published
- 1996