lessons that use aluminum foil

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Hair, Balloons and Static Electricity

This lesson describes and explains the common effects of static electricity. It provides instructions for making a "pith ball" to study static electric effects from different materials, and includes data on many common materials.

3.810975
Average: 3.8 (164 votes)
24 Mar 2013 guy sciphile and balloon
Faraday Motor

This lesson shows how to construct and operate a modern version of the first electric motor, invented by Michael Faraday. It serves as an excellent demonstration or hands-on activity to show the basic principles behind the operation of an electric motor.

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3.7
Average: 3.7 (10 votes)
30 Jan 2013 guy Faraday motor
Homemade Telegraph

Construction plans and suggestions for a homemade telegraph. Serves as a good application for studying electromagnets.

3.68421
Average: 3.7 (19 votes)
12 Apr 2013 guy homemade telegraph