Explain the reasons for what happens. This makes you wonder if there is a good way to detect static electricity. Electroscope A device that is used to detect static electricity is an electroscope . It is not difficult to make. Two pieces of thin metal foil You can use everyday materials to make an electroscope like this.
Procedure Cut the cardboard a little bigger than the top of the jar.
Stick the nail through the middle of the cardboard lid. Mylar foil to the end of the nail. You might try some thin plastic strips or even thin paper. Put the lid on the jar. When you put a charged object close to the nail head, the foil strips should separate.