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.