We Can Figure This Out.org
Virtual Lab: Pithball Ping Pong
University of Virginia
             
 
© 2003-Present, John C. Bean
 
This page shows the peculiar behavior of a ball under the influence of "electrostatic" forces. See if you can figure out what is going on.

To start this tour, click the "Next Scene" button at the bottom of this page.

To navigate further, use the buttons at the bottom of the page. (You can also move between scenes by using your keyboard’s arrows, and then play movies by clicking enter/return).

At any point, you can jump ahead by clicking an icon above the picture.

To see related webpages on this website, click the "Related Pages" button above.

 
 
 
 
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