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ELECTROSCOPE

 

EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Electroscope
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Silk & Glass Rod
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Fur & Ebonite Rod

  
NARRATIVE
        The electroscope works by the same principle as charged balloons. Leaf electroscopes are not used for demonstrations because they are too delicate. 

Does not work well in high humidity.