Question

I use to have a pair of flip flops that when worn at the grocery store I frequented, would create a ton of static electricity when a walked through the isles (I kind of shuffle when I walk…), And every time I went to place my hands back onto the handle of the shopping cart, a jolt of static electricity would snap. One experiment that is fun to do is sorting salt and pepper with static electricity.​

Answer 1

Items Needed:

Balloon

Felt blanket / or your hair

Salt

Pepper

Plate

First, sprinkle some salt and pepper onto the plate. Next, take your inflated balloon and charge it with static electricity by rubbing it on your hair or onto a fleece blanket. Finally, hover your charged balloon over the salt and pepper and see the outcome.