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PhET Simulation: Balloons and Static Electricity Feature Summary

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PhET: Balloons and Static Electricity
Description:
Students explore static electricity by rubbing a simulated balloon on a sweater.  As they view the charges in the sweater, balloon, and adjacent wall, they gain an understanding of charge transfer.
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January 29, 2007 - February 28, 2007