Electrostatic Rod - Acrylic - 12x300mm

The Acrylic Electrostatic Rod is a classic tool for demonstrating static electricity and the transfer of charge. Measuring 12mm in diameter and 300mm in length, this transparent rod is ideal for generating and investigating electrostatic phenomena when rubbed with a suitable cloth, such as rabbit fur. The rod builds up charge through friction, allowing students to explore fundamental physics concepts including attraction, repulsion, and charge induction.

Its rigid, lightweight design makes it easy for students to handle during individual or group demonstrations. Suitable for physics and general science classes, the acrylic rod is a must-have for hands-on learning about electric forces and energy transfer.

Educational Benefits:

• Demonstrates the principles of static electricity and electric charge.
• Supports understanding of friction, polarity, and electric fields.
• Promotes inquiry-based learning through active experimentation.
• Reinforces foundational physics concepts in an engaging format.

¢ Classroom Ideas:

• Pair with an electrostatic cloth to explore charge generation by friction.
• Use to attract small paper pieces, foil, or balloons to show electrostatic force.
• Demonstrate repulsion and attraction between charged objects.
• Integrate into lessons on atoms, electrons, and charge movement.

¢ Specifications:

• Material: Acrylic
• Dimensions: 12mm diameter x 300mm length
• Use with electrostatic cloth for charge generation
• Transparent and lightweight
• Unit: Each