Lesson 3 - Static Electricity PHET Simulation 1

Introduction

Let’s learn more about static electricity by using an interactive simulation from PHET. This simulation is called John Travoltage. You move John’s arms and legs to create static electricity and learn more about static discharge.


Interactive

In your Science Journal:

    1. Complete the instructions on the slide below. 
    2. Make sure to record your answers from the questions and your observations  from the presentation into your science journal!

 

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Explore the simulation below
Answer the following questions in your science journal
1. Predict what will happen to john if he drags his foot on the carpet. what happens when his finger gets close to the door knob?
2. Observe discharges with john's arm in several different positions. Explain how arm location and charge accumulation affect discharge.
3. how do charging and discharging compare? How charging can go unnoticed, but discharging is often accompanied by a shock? Explain.
4. Try building up charges while John's finger is touching the doorknob. Explain your observation

 

   

 

 

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