Variations with Two Pieces of Tape: Observation Experiment

Aim

The aim is to make observations to build a model of charge.

Prior Knowledge

Observations of rubbed objects in the "Electric charge and interactions" section and the explanations that were constructed for those experiments.

Description of the Experiment

Observe both videos and try to come up with a model which explains the attraction and repulsion between the pieces of scotch tape.

Frame rate:
10fps

Size:
480 X 360

File Size:
2.06Mb
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Frame rate:
10fps

Size:
480 X 360

File Size:
2.06Mb
Please wait or read the page while the movie loads up. (This may take a while.) You will need QuickTime to view the movies. If you want to download the movie to your computer, right-click or control-click HERE.

Questions

Devise an explanation for what you observed in the videos. Note that your explanation should be consistent with what was observed in both videos.