Physics & Astronomy

Attracting Confetti

Purpose
To demonstrate that electrically neutral confetti is attracted to a charged object.
Location
Room 146, shelf L2
Description
Place a small handful of confetti (paper dots) on the table. Rub the TeflonR rod with fur to give it a negative charge. Hold the rod above the confetti, without touching it, and watch it attract the confetti. (Please return the confetti to the bag.)