Build an Electrophorus to light A small bulb
Learn How to light a small bulb with static charge. Construct electrophorus by taping the Styrofoam cup to the center of a pie pan. Charge the pie pan then separate the leads of the Neon bulb and tape one end to the edge of the pie pan. The neon bulb will clearly glow when you touch the free end of the bulb, readily indicating typical static electric charges.
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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.