UBC PHAS Demonstration Room Catalog

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====== Kelvin Water Dropper ======

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===== Description =====

Water drops through metal tubes to metal cans that are cross-connected, which build up opposite charges.

A description of how it works can be found [[https://nationalmaglab.org/education/magnet-academy/watch-play/interactive/kelvin-water-dropper | here ]].

===== Purpose =====


===== Apparatus =====



===== Setup =====

Fill the top tank with water and open the valves to start flow. Observe the discharge.

===== Notes =====

Needs testing to ensure it works properly, particularly that it actually builds up charge and is able to discharge properly.



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| **Location** | Hebb 100E |
| **Maker** | Unknown |
| **Current State** | Working |
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