Additional Info

• ID Code: J1-29
• Purpose: Demonstrate electrostatic force.
• Description: A pendulum isolated by a wooden vertical support is placed on top of a Van de Graaff. The pendulum bob becomes charged, experiences a repulsive force from the dome, and moves about erratically. Try other lengths to get different motion.
• Availability: Available
• References: (PIRA unknown.)
• Loc codes: J1a, FS2