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?
Now why is controlling static charge important for Astronauts and work on the Moon or Mars?
Just walking on a carpet on a dry day can cause all kinds of shocks!
Can Static Make your Hair Stand Up? Is your comb or brush static free?
Our staff can demonstrate for School Events from Grade School to High School to support our future astronauts and scientists!
How can you do your Own Static Experiments? Just give us a call or email Renee at renee@esdrmv.com or call 650.964.4792 or SKYPE 650.206.5797.
VOLTAGE FROM CHARGES
Your 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 Center
renee@esdrmv.com
Telephone: 650.964.4792
Watch for Experiments!
Watch Videos from Discovery Channel's "How Stuff Works" Series:
