How to see static electricity

Many things produce electricity when you rub them with wool or on your hair when it is washed or very dry. This is called static electricity. You can not see it, but you can use it to move things and spark small sparks. If one comb does not work very well, try another one. You can also rub an ink pen or ballpoint pen on line or leather. Static electricity works best when all things, including time, are very dry. Look at the following article, how to see static electricity .

You will need to:

Small pieces of paper
Hair comb
Bloated rice
Ping-pong ball

Steps to follow:

one

To start small pieces of thin paper . Comb your hair and hold the comb on the pieces of paper: some of these will jump and stick to the comb.

two

Then do the same test with a comb and some swollen rice grains. Observe what happens next.

3

The electric combs also work with ping-pong balls. Keep the comb close to the ball. When the ball begins to roll, move the comb and the ball will follow.