J1-23: ELECTRIC CHIMES
- ID Code: J1-23
- Purpose: Demonstrate electrostatic forces.
- Description:
A small ball is suspended between two bells, which are in turn electrically connected to the two sides of a Leyden jar capacitor. When the capacitor is charged, the ball oscillates between the two bells.
This demonstration can build up significant charge; please handle carefully.
- Availability: Available
- References: http://http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsj.htm#J1-23
- Loc codes: J1a