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J1-23: ELECTRIC CHIMES

PURPOSE: To 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.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 5B10.30)

EQUIPMENT: Electric chime device, Wimshurst machine to charge it.

SETUP TIME: None.


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