Discussion #6 Demonstrations in Electricity

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Le 1 Thi Nhu Quynh Le Professor Bryan Gibbs PHYS-2426-51102 10/20/2023 Discussion #6: Demonstrations in Electricity Report on Video: Julius Sumner Miller: Lesson 38 - Electrostatic Phenomena - Foundations of Electricity In this video, Julius Sumner Miller provides a demonstration of electrostatic phenomena, emphasizing their fundamental importance in the field of electricity. He began with a reference to Thales, a Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC, who observed that amber, when rubbed, attracted small particles such as straw and dust. He then began with a series of experiments to illustrate electrostatic properties. What I've learned: Rubber rod and cork dust and charging the rod with Fur: Initially, a neutral hard rubber rod was brought close to the cork dust, but nothing happened. After rubbing the rod with the hair, the rod becomes negatively charged. The cork dust is sucked into the bar and after a while, it jumps away. This demonstrates the effect of electrical charge on the material. Charging a Comb: A neutral comb is brought near the pieces of paper, but nothing happens. However, after rubbing the comb through your hair, the comb becomes electrically charged and attracts pieces of paper. Electroscope: He introduced an electroscope, consisting of a metal rod, knob and gold foil. After charging a rubber rod and bringing it close, the electric tester will become negatively charged. Charging the Electroscope by Induction: By bringing a charged rod close to the electroscope without direct contact, he demonstrated that the electroscope acquired a positive charge.
Le 2 Paper Wads and Charged Rod: Two neutral paper spools are approached by a charged rod, causing them to connect and charge. They then repel each other, demonstrating the behavior of charges of the same type. Protection from Electric Fields: He introduced a wire cage as a means of protecting the electroscope from external electric fields. Enormous Forces from Charging: He proves that an electrically charged object can exert significant force on another object. In this case, a charged rod is used to move the wooden plate. What I found interesting: I find Julius Sumner Miller's teaching style very engaging and engaging. He has the ability to make complex physics concepts accessible and entertaining. He always emphasized the importance of experimentation and observation in understanding natural phenomena. The basic concepts of electrostatic phenomena are presented clearly and have profound significance for learning about electricity. Report on Video: J ulius Sumner Miller: Lesson 39 - Adventures with Electric Charges In this video, Julius Sumner Miller continues his exploration of electrostatic phenomena, presenting various experiments involving charged objects and their behavior. What I've learned: Charged Lucite Slab and Metal Plate: Julius starts with a Lucite slab and a neutral metal plate. Initially, lifting the slab out of the Lucite requires minimal effort. However, after charging the Lucite with fur, he repeated the experiment and the plate now exhibited electrostatic binding forces, indicating the presence of electrical energy. Fluorescent Lamp Excitation: demonstrates that using electrical energy from a charged system can light a fluorescent lamp. It illustrates the potential applications of this stored energy. Neon Spectrum Tube: Julius shows that the charge from the van de Graaff generator is sufficient to excite the neon spectrum tube. This highlights the potential of the charge.
Le 3 Cigarette Smoke and Charged Particles: He connects a pipe filled with cigarette smoke to a van de Graaff generator. The precipitated smoke particles show that they are electrically charged. Three-Pointed Vehicle on Van de Graaff: Julius places a three-pointed vehicle on the van de Graaff. The vehicle begins to change direction when energized. This demonstrates the effect of electric charge on an object. Paper Bits and Van de Graaff: By connecting pieces of paper with van de Graaff, they all acquire the same charge and repel each other, illustrating how like charges repel each other. Hair Standing on End: Julius uses van de Graaff to make hair stand on end, demonstrating the effects of electric charge on the human body. Flame and Sharp Pointed Rod: He demonstrates how the flame of a candle can be affected by a charged rod, demonstrating the interaction between charged particles and the flame. Laden Jar Discharge: He demonstrates the storage of electricity by charging a full tank and then disassembling it. Even when the parts are reconnected, electrical discharge still occurs. Larger Glass Vessel Discharge: He charges a larger glass vessel and then shows that although it cannot be dissected, it still discharges when connected. What I found interesting: The way Julius Sumner Miller demonstrated how everyday materials like fur and Lucite could be used to create and manipulate electric charges fascinated and intrigued me. Besides that, I loved hearing about the concept of electric potential and how it can be harnessed to power devices like fluorescent and spectral lights. Fascinating experiments with the Van de Graaff generator and its interactions with charged particles, reveal the magic of electrostatics. This video offers a series of fascinating experiments that demonstrate the fascinating and sometimes surprising behaviors of electrical charges, emphasizing their importance in the field of physics.
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