Static discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact. Objects are left neutral after a discharge.
We watched videos of different electrostatic generators.
1. Wimshurst Machine
2. Van de Graaff generator - We watched a video of the largest Van de Graaff generator in the world.
Then each group experienced static discharge (a shock) with an electrophorus. Each time you pick up the handle (styrofoam cup) with the pie pan, it re-builds up a charge. Each time you touch the pie pan, you get shocked again.
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