Let's Experiment

Static Electricity - Charge Up Your Cheerios!

Gather your materials :

2 Cheerios
Wire coat hanger
Thread
Plastic comb or pen
Piece of wool or felt

Bend the coat hanger so it makes a stand. Bend the top part out flat as shown in the picture. Tie one cheerio to each end of the thread and wrap it around the end of the coat hanger top. Make sure the cheerios are even and are not touching the table.

Now, rub the comb through the piece of wool and touch the comb to
the cheerio and see what happens! Try rubbing other materials like cotton, silk, a balloon, or even combing your hair to make a charge.