Static Electricity for Kids™
See how much “static electricity” you can generate
walking across the carpet or feel when you touch a doorknob!
Static Electricity for Elementary School
Science Projects and Fun!

Have you ever wondered how much charge
a balloon will make from static electricity?

Why is controlling static charge important for Astronauts and work on the Moon or Mars?

Walking on a carpet

Can Static Make your Hair Stand Up?
Is your comb or brush static free?
School Events from Grade School to High School
How can you do your Own Static Experiments?

VOLTAGES FROM CHARGES
| ACTIONS |
20% RH |
80%RH |
| Walking across vinyl floor |
12KV |
250V |
| Walking across synthetic carpet |
35KV |
1.5KV |
| Arising from foam cushion |
18KV |
1.5KV |
| Picking up poly bag |
20KV |
600V |
| Sliding styrene box on carpet |
18KV |
1.5KV |
| Removing mylar tape from pc boards |
12KV |
1.5KV |
| Shrinking film on pc boards |
16KV |
3KV |
| Triggering vacuum solder remover |
8KV |
1KV |
| Aerosol circuit freezer spray |
15KV |
5KV |
For Teachers or School Administrators
Please Contact:
Renee Mitchell
RMV Technology Group LLC
NASA Ames Research Park
renee@esdrmv.com
Tel: 650-964-4792
Watch for Experiments!
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