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5B10.35 Van de Graaff Ping-Pong

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

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A conducting ball suspended between the Van de Graaff (5A10.30) and a grounded sphere will bounce back and forth continuously. Works even better with the Wimshurst machine, 5A10.1.

Parts List

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

Copper colored Styrofoam ball on string on Back Wall

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