Deflection of a stream of water

5A40.40A | 9-1,21-1
Catalog: 
5A40.40A
Location: 
9-1,21-1
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
1
Setup Time: 
30 min
Instructors: 
Fuchs
  • An acrylic rod rubbed with rabbits fur deflects a stream of water.
    An acrylic rod rubbed with rabbits fur deflects a stream of water.
  • Fill the funnel with colored water.
    Fill the funnel with colored water.
  • Detail of glass tube.
    Detail of glass tube.
  • Pitcher in sink. Could be used to catch colored water if you want to do the demo
    Pitcher in sink. Could be used to catch colored water if you want to do the demo a second time.
  • Deflecting the stream of water with a charged rod.
    Deflecting the stream of water with a charged rod.
  • Deflecting the stream of water with a charged rod.
    Deflecting the stream of water with a charged rod.
Description: 

A charged rod deflects a stream of water.

Instructions: 

Keep the acrylic rod dry. It will not work once it orthe rabbits fur is damp.

Purpose: 
To show the polar nature of water.
Parts: 


funnel (9-1)
glass t rod (9-1)
hose clamp (9-1)
pitcher (9-1)
rod and fur (21-1)