Volta's Hailstorm
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PIRA Classification: 5B10.31
Description: A hollow cylinder contain vermiculite. The ends of
the cylinder are capped with aluminum plates. When the apparatus is
placed in the field of a van de Graaf generator, the particle begin to
bounce around.
Special Instructions: None
Ideally For: Phys 1102, 1202, 1302
Condition: Good
Setup time: 2 minutes
Safety Issues: Make sure to discharge the van de Graaf before
shutting off.