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An electroscope is a device that is used to detect static electricity.<ref name="rf1">http://www.school-for-champions.com/experiments/static_electricity_electroscope.htm#.Vt39ifl94gs</ref> Static electricity is the build-up of an electric charge on the surface of an object. Electrons transfer from surfaces with high charge, to a surface with less charge. An electroscope can detect the transfer of electrons and give you an idea of how charged something is.<ref name="rf2">http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/physics_making-electroscope/</ref> You can make a simple electroscope out of household items and figure out how much static electricity is around your home! Adult supervision is recommended for some of the required steps. | An electroscope is a device that is used to detect static electricity.<ref name="rf1">http://www.school-for-champions.com/experiments/static_electricity_electroscope.htm#.Vt39ifl94gs</ref> Static electricity is the build-up of an electric charge on the surface of an object. Electrons transfer from surfaces with high charge, to a surface with less charge. An electroscope can detect the transfer of electrons and give you an idea of how charged something is.<ref name="rf2">http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/physics_making-electroscope/</ref> You can make a simple electroscope out of household items and figure out how much static electricity is around your home! Adult supervision is recommended for some of the required steps. | ||
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#* When picking up or moving the electroscope, carry it by the foam cup. If you touch the pie plate, the charges will change and it will not work properly. | #* When picking up or moving the electroscope, carry it by the foam cup. If you touch the pie plate, the charges will change and it will not work properly. | ||
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