• 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