Build an Electrophorus to light A small bulb
Discover how to light a small bulb using static electricity! Learn to construct an electrophorus by taping a Styrofoam cup to the center of a pie pan. Once the pie pan is charged, separate the leads of a neon bulb and tape one lead to the edge of the pan. When you touch the free lead of the bulb, it will glow brightly, demonstrating the presence of static electric charges in a clear and fascinating way.
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College of Integrative Sciences and ArtsThe College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University is reorganizing to better serve students and meet the needs of the East Valley community around ASU’s Polytechnic campus. The new model, with three new schools, will boost the college’s identity as a distinctive arts and sciences college, grow affinity among students and faculty through applied learning, better align with the rest of the university and increase efficiency. The three new schools consist of The School of Applied Professional Studies, The School of Applied Sciences and Arts, and The School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology.