Physics
Static electricity
Transfer charge between two contacts, then explore carpet charging and air breakdown.
What happens
Transfer charge, then release the balloon between + and − contacts. Drag it to either contact to exchange charge. The carpet scene compares voltage with air breakdown.
Equations used in the module
Equations F = k q₁ q₂ / r², k = 1/(4πε₀) E = k Q / r², V = k Q / r charge sits on the outside of a conductor
