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5.1.2 Electric moments

In this inquiry you will explore electric charges and electric fields, and how they interact with matter. Inquiry questions Disciplinary concepts Try the PhET ‘John Travoltage’ game: What happens when John rubs his foot on the disco carpet? What happens when he puts his hand near the doorknob? Have you ever rubbed a balloon on your hair? What happens to your hair when you raise the balloon? What happens to the...


Tags: electrostatics, electricity, charge

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