In this lab students will try to separate electric charges and give macroscopic objects a net charge. Students will then investigate the interaction between the charged objects.
Static electricity is a well-known phenomenon.
It affects many industries in diverse environments. Static charge buildup can result in potentially dangerous electrical shocks, which can cause fires, explosions and severe damage to sensitive electronic components. Static charge buildup can be caused by friction between two surfaces. This is called triboelectrification. Electrons migrate from the surface of one material to the surface of the other.