Investigation A. The pith ball Electroscope The pith ball electroscope consists of a light, conducting pith ball suspended from a support by means of an insulating string. 1 A. Ground the pith ball by touching it.    B. Rub a rubber rod with wool of fur and bring it near the pith ball     C. Remove the rod

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Investigation A. The pith ball Electroscope

The pith ball electroscope consists of a light, conducting pith ball suspended from a support by means of an insulating string.

1 A. Ground the pith ball by touching it.

   B. Rub a rubber rod with wool of fur and bring it near the pith ball

    C. Remove the rod

2    A. Ground the pith ball.

     B. Rub a glass rod with silk and bring it near the pith ball.

     C. Remove the rod

3   A. Ground the pith ball.

     B. Bring a negatively charged rod near the pith ball.

    C. Touch the pith ball with the rod

4   A. Charges the pith ball as in 3, by contact.

     B. Bring a negatively charged rod near the pith ball.

     C. Removes the rod.

5   A. Charge the pith ball as in 3, by contact.

     B. Bring a positively charged rod near the pith ball.

     C. Remove the rod.

DRAW DIAGRAM FOR EACH CASE AND EACH STEO LIKE A B C 

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