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Balloons and Static Electricity

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Balloons and Static Electricity

Grade Levels

11th Grade, 12th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

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  • Balloons and Static Electricity
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    Description

    This simulation will allow students to:
  • answer the question: Why does a balloon stick to your sweater?
  • rub a balloon on a sweater, then let go of the balloon, it flies over and sticks to the sweater
  • view the charges in the sweater, balloons, and the wall
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    Physics Education Technology (PhET)
    The Physics Education Technology (PhET) project at the University of Colorado produces fun, interactive simulations of physical phenomena that make bridges to the real world
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