We Can Figure This Out.org
Virtual Lab: Electricity & Magnetism Classroom Tour
University of Virginia
             
 
© 2003-Present, John C. Bean
 
The first physics experiment describes the attraction and repulsion of charges. The webpage uses the powers of virtual reality to show how charges move and how invisible electric forces explain the strange movement of the "pithball."

By the way, the dog is our way of representing the fur that is used to charge up the ball.

CLICK HERE to the "Pithball" experiment.

 
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