Charge Transfer
Science: Physics: Electrostatics
9-12
50 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.6
- Vernier Charge Sensor
- cellophane
- invisible tape
- metal can, such as a clean, empty soup can
- ruler
- heavy-duty aluminum foil
- glass jar or beaker
- copy of student worksheet
- pen or pencil
- blank sheet of paper
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
Charge Transfer
Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will explore and compare various processes of charge transfer by induction and by contact.
Objectives
- Students will explore relationships among distance, charge, and time.
- Students will measure and describe charge transfer by induction and by contact.
Vocabulary
- charge polarity
- dielectric material
- electric conductor
- static electricity
About the Lesson
In this activity, students explore and compare various processes of charge transfer by induction and by contact.
As a result, students will:
- Explore how the magnitude of an induced charge depends on the distance between the charged object and metal.
- Investigate the process of discharging or "leakage" of charge over time. Model each of these relationships mathematically.
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Science: Physics: Electrostatics
9-12
50 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.6
- Vernier Charge Sensor
- cellophane
- invisible tape
- metal can, such as a clean, empty soup can
- ruler
- heavy-duty aluminum foil
- glass jar or beaker
- copy of student worksheet
- pen or pencil
- blank sheet of paper
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
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