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==[[Specifications|Specification]] References==
 
==[[Specifications|Specification]] References==
*2.20 recall that insulating materials can be charged by friction
 
*2.21 explain that positive and negative electrostatic charges are produced on materials by the loss and gain of electrons
 
*2.22 recall that there are forces of attraction between unlike charges and forces of repulsion between like charges
 
 
*2.23 explain electrostatic phenomena in terms of the movement of electrons
 
*2.23 explain electrostatic phenomena in terms of the movement of electrons
 
*2.24 recall the potential dangers of electrostatic charges, e.g. when fuelling aircraft and tankers
 
*2.24 recall the potential dangers of electrostatic charges, e.g. when fuelling aircraft and tankers

Revision as of 06:54, 1 January 2009

Outcomes

  • Pupils can predict whether the charges will attract or repel
  • Pupils can describe dangers and uses of electrostatic charge

Specification References

  • 2.23 explain electrostatic phenomena in terms of the movement of electrons
  • 2.24 recall the potential dangers of electrostatic charges, e.g. when fuelling aircraft and tankers
  • 2.25 recall some uses of electrostatic charges, e.g. in photocopiers and inkjet printers

Starter

  • Revise previous lesson (basics of electrostatics)

Main Body of Lesson

  • Van De Graff demos; hair standing, flying pie dish (+ rice crispies), fluorescent tube, Barbie head, candle, Bunsen lighting, discharging
  • Uses and dangers of static charge; photocopier, ink jet printer, car spraying, precipitator, refuelling aircraft, paper mill)

Plenary

  • Application of electrostatic concepts to real life uses and dangers

Homework

Additional Information

Resources Required

  • VDG and accesories
  • Wimshurst machine

Textbook References

Website References

Skills Addressed

Safety/Hazards

  • Beware pacemakes, heart conditions, cochlea implants etc.
  • No "human capacitors"

Notes