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Questions for Discussion: Static Electricity: Snap, Crackle, Jump

  • Why does the vinyl record lift the breakfast cereal right off the table?
  • Could you use materials/objects other than a vinyl record and wool scarf to make the cereal jump? What experiences with static electricity have you had that can give you ideas of materials/objects to try?
  • Can you think of other objects made of the same material as a record? Would they also make the cereal jump?