Perspex Rod for Electrostatic Experiments

The Perspex Rod is a practical electrostatics accessory used for experiments involving static electricity and charging by friction. Made from electrically insulating Perspex material, the rod can retain electrostatic charge on its surface, making it suitable for a wide range of electrostatic investigations.

When the rod is rubbed with an appropriate friction material, electrons are transferred between the contacting surfaces. This results in the development of an electrostatic charge that can be used to investigate attraction, repulsion, charge transfer, and other static-electricity phenomena.

Micro Technologies supplies the Perspex Rod in a convenient cylindrical configuration measuring approximately 300 mm long and 13 mm in diameter. Its size makes it easy to handle while providing sufficient surface area for effective friction charging.

The electrically insulating nature of Perspex helps limit rapid charge leakage through the rod, allowing electrostatic effects to be observed more clearly under suitable environmental conditions.

The rod can be used with electroscopes, pith balls, electrostatic pendulums, friction materials, and other compatible electrostatics apparatus.

It is also suitable for comparative investigations using Perspex, ebonite, polythene, and other charging materials to observe differences in electrostatic behaviour.

Features

• Perspex insulating rod
• Approx. 300 mm length
• Approx. 13 mm diameter
• Suitable for electrostatic experiments
• Designed for charging by friction
• Generates static electrical charge
• Cylindrical construction
• Lightweight and easy to handle
• No external electrical supply required
• Compatible with common electrostatic apparatus
• Suitable for comparative material experiments
• Durable and reusable construction

Benefits

• Simple method for generating electrostatic charge
• Useful for multiple static-electricity investigations
• Insulating material helps retain surface charge
• Convenient dimensions for experimental handling
• Suitable for comparison with other charging rods
• Can be combined with electroscopes and pith balls
• Requires no external electrical power
• Suitable for repeated laboratory experiments

Product Specifications

Applications

• Static electricity experiments
• Charging by friction
• Electrostatic attraction demonstrations
• Electrostatic repulsion experiments
• Charge-transfer investigations
• Electroscope experiments
• Pith ball experiments
• Electrostatic pendulum demonstrations
• Comparison of electrostatic materials
• Charge detection experiments
• Basic electrostatics investigations

Available Variants

• MT-45030 – Perspex Rod, 300 × 13 mm
• Perspex Electrostatic Charging Rod
• Acrylic Charging Rod
• Electrostatic Insulating Rod
• Customized sizes for bulk requirements

FAQs

What is a Perspex Rod used for?

A Perspex Rod is used for experiments involving static electricity, particularly electrostatic charge generation through friction.

What is the size of the Perspex Rod?

The rod measures approximately 300 mm in length and 13 mm in diameter.

What material is the rod made from?

It is manufactured from Perspex, commonly known as acrylic, which is an electrically insulating material.

How is a Perspex Rod charged?

The rod can be rubbed with a suitable friction material to produce electrostatic charge through electron transfer between the surfaces.

Is Perspex an electrical conductor?

No. Perspex is an electrical insulator, which makes it suitable for static-electricity experiments.

Can it be used with an electroscope?

Yes. A charged Perspex Rod can be used with a suitable electroscope for charge detection and electrostatic investigations.

Can it demonstrate electrostatic attraction and repulsion?

Yes. Once appropriately charged, the rod can be used in suitable experimental setups to demonstrate attraction and repulsion between charged objects.

Can Perspex and Ebonite Rods be compared?

Yes. Perspex and ebonite rods are commonly useful for comparative friction-charging experiments because different material combinations can develop different electrostatic behaviour.

Can it be compared with a Polythene Rod?

Yes. Perspex and polythene rods can be used in comparative electrostatic experiments with appropriate friction materials.

Does the Perspex Rod require a power supply?

No. Electrostatic charge is generated by friction, so an external electrical supply is not required.

Is the Perspex Rod reusable?

Yes. It is suitable for repeated electrostatic experiments when kept clean, dry, and properly maintained.

Can Perspex Rods be supplied in bulk?

Yes. Micro Technologies can supply Perspex Rods in bulk for laboratories, universities, colleges, research facilities, scientific equipment distributors, and institutional procurement.

Why Choose Our Products

• Standard 300 × 13 mm dimensions
• Durable Perspex construction
• Effective for friction-charging experiments
• Suitable for multiple electrostatic investigations
• Compatible with common electrostatic apparatus
• Lightweight and reusable
• No external power required
• Bulk supply available

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