Electric Field: Electric Fields & Potential
Confetti (Puffed Wheat)
PIRA Class: 5B10.25

Purpose
To demonstrate the electric force on a charged object within an electric field about a second charged object.

Description
Confetti (puffed wheat, Styrofoam peanuts) flies off the dome of the Van de Graff generator.
See Demo: 5A50.30 Van de Graff Generators for demo preparation and operation
ALTERNATE: Use Vanessa Van de Graff's wig or student's hair to illustrate the field lines.

Equipment
Van de Graff generator, control box and grounding rod; Confette, puffed wheat, Styrofoam "peanuts", or Vanessa Van de Graff wig