Electric Field: Electric Fields & Potential
Salt Eruption
PIRA Class: 5B10.14*
Electric Field: Electric Fields & Potential
Salt Eruption
PIRA Class: 5B10.14*
Purpose
To demonstrate the electric force on a charged object within an electric field.
Description
See the 'eruption of salt' from the surface of a Van de Graff upon the generation of
static
(See Demo: 5A50.30
Van de Graff Generators for demo preparation and Van de Graff operation)
Equipment
Van de Graff generator, control box and grounding rod; Salt packages