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HomeJ. Electrostatics And MagnetostaticsJ1. Electrostatic Charge And ForceJ1-25. Van De Graaff - Trained Rabbit
J1-25. Van De Graaff - Trained Rabbit
Purpose
To demonstrate electrostatic repulsion in an entertaining and amusing way.
Equipment
Van de Graaff with ground sphere, fur, and grounded point.
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Description
A piece of fur, the "rabbit," is placed on top of the Van de Graaff dome, and a grounded point is held adjacent to the dome as the Van de Graaff is turned on. Pull the point back, allowing the dome and fur to charge, while ordering the rabbit to "sit up." Move the point closer to the dome while ordering the rabbit to "sit down." Now explain how you can train a piece of fur.
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See pagesj1. electrostatic charge & force
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See pagesj3. electric fields & potential
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See pagesj4. capacitance & polarization
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See pagesj5. magnetostatics
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See pagesj6. electromagnets
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See pagesj7. magnetic materials
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See pagesj1. electrostatic charge & force
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See pagesj3. electric fields & potential
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See pagesj4. capacitance & polarization
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See pagesj5. magnetostatics
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See pagesj6. electromagnets
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See pagesj7. magnetic materials
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