Build a Charge Detector

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Author:

Daria Kotys-Schwartz, Denise Carlson, Joe Friedrichsen, Malinda Schaefer Zarske, Sabre Duren, Xochitl Zamora Thompson

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

University of Colorado at Boulder

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

In this hands-on activity, students explore the electrical force that takes place between two objects. Each student builds an electroscope and uses the device to draw conclusions about objects' charge intensity. Students also determine what factors influence electric force.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Copyright Holder:

College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder