Awesome Experiments in Electricity & Magnetism

by DiSpezio, Michael A.; Lefleur, Matt

• ISBN13: 9780806998190
• ISBN10: 0806998199
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-06-30
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

These simple, fun experiments in magnetism and electricity will get kids all charged up. Test out a kitchen magnet and watch what it attracts; "light the light" with a fluorescent bulb and a piece of wool; "see" invisible magnetic fields and find the strongest part of the magnet; paste things together with static glue; make your TV screen snap, crackle, and pop; and transmit Morse code--with a station you build yourself! Almost all the materials are easy to find in the house or inexpensive to buy, and each experiment has a section that explains the underlying scientific principles--plus, they're all safe. It's absolutely electrifying! The author lives in North Falmouth, MA. 160 pages, 50 b/w illus., 6 x 9. NEW IN PAPERBACK

Table of Contents

Safety First	6	(1)
Introduction	6	(2)
PART ONE STATIC ELECTRICITY
All Charged Up	8	(2)
Positive Contact	10	(2)
Main Attraction	12	(2)
Static Glue	14	(2)
Charge It on Plastic	16	(2)
Ghost Legs	18	(2)
Charge It	20	(2)
Charge the Comb	22	(2)
Barrel Roll	24	(2)
Crackles and Pops	26	(2)
Round the Bend	28	(2)
Commanding Performance	30	(2)
It's a Wrap	32	(2)
Stand Up and Be Counted	34	(2)
The Humidity Connection	36	(2)
Doorknob Zaps!	38	(2)
Clothing Zaps	40	(2)
Designer Rip-Offs	42	(2)
Radio Zaps	44	(2)
Static Separator	46	(2)
Static Jumpers	48	(2)
Static Shower	50	(2)
Gravity-Defying Peanuts	52	(2)
Get the Point?	54	(2)
On the Edge	56	(2)
Repelling Peanuts	58	(2)
Light the Light	60	(2)
Flying Leaves	62	(2)
Egg-Centric Finale	64	(4)
PART TWO CURRENT ELECTRICITY
Coming to Terms	68	(2)
Battery Holder	70	(2)
Bulb Holder	72	(2)
Switch	74	(2)
Drawing a Circuit	76	(2)
Conductivity Tester	78	(2)
Get the Lead Out	80	(2)
Short Circuit	82	(2)
A Limited Path	84	(2)
A Path With More Options	86	(2)
The Basic Buzzer	88	(2)
Secret Switch	90	(2)
Door Alarm	92	(2)
Steady Hands	94	(2)
The Magnetic Connection	96	(2)
Upstairs/Downstairs Switch	98	(2)
Meet a Meter	100	(2)
Fruit Cell	102	(2)
Battery of Cells	104	(2)
Generating a Connection	106	(2)
It's a Wrap!	108	(2)
Morse Code Transmitters	110	(6)
PART THREE MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM
Field Trip	116	(2)
Invisible Sights	118	(2)
Mapping Out Magnetic Fields	120	(2)
Magnetic Metals	122	(2)
Making a Magnet	124	(2)
Unmaking a Magnet	126	(2)
Shake It Up, Baby!	128	(2)
Polar Journey	130	(2)
Poles Versus Middle	132	(2)
Chain Game	134	(2)
North-Seeking Needles	136	(2)
Attractive Shapes	138	(2)
Anti-Gravity Disks	140	(2)
Lively Drawing	142	(2)
Iron-Filled Breakfast	144	(2)
Magnetic Muscle	146	(2)
Magnetic Extension	148	(2)
Flying Saucer with Cup	150	(2)
Field Blockers	152	(2)
Auto-Motion	154	(2)
Separation Anxiety	156	(2)
Index	158	(1)
Answers to Check it Out!	159	(1)
About the Author	160