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5B10.13 Flying Pie-Tins

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

A stack of aluminum pie-tins is placed on top of the Van de Graaff generator. The pie-tins will lift up and float away one by one as the Van de Graaff is charged. A pie tin can be filled with puffed rice cereal to make a big mess instead.

Parts List

Van de Graaff Sphere, Discharge Sphere, and Discharge Y-Wand in K. Oversized, 2A

Stack of Pie Tins in K. Oversized, 1A

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Pie Plates on a Van de Graaff
Pinwheels - Electric Discharge from a Point

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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