Wig
Experiment no.: 6.1.1002
An individual wearing a wig and is conductively connected to the surface of a Van de Graaff generator. The person becomes electrically charged and the hair of the wig stands on end due to electrostatic repulsion.
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Charging of Van de Graaff generator
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