Polythene Rod for Electrostatic Experiments
Product Specification Sheet
Polythene Rod for Electrostatic Experiments
Model Number: MTEE-05
The Polythene Rod is an insulating rod designed for experiments involving static electricity, electrostatic charging, and charging by friction. Measuring approximately 300 mm in length and 13 mm in diameter, it can be rubbed with a suitable friction material to generate static charge for electrostatic attraction, repulsion, charge transfer, and related investigations.
Product Specification
The Polythene Rod is a practical electrostatics accessory used for generating and investigating static electric charge through friction. Its electrically insulating construction makes it suitable for a variety of electrostatic experiments and demonstrations.
When the polythene rod is rubbed with a suitable material, charge transfer occurs between the two surfaces. The resulting electrostatic charge can then be used to investigate the behaviour of charged objects and their interaction with other materials.
Micro Technologies supplies the rod in a convenient cylindrical configuration measuring approximately 300 mm long and 13 mm in diameter. These dimensions provide sufficient length for comfortable handling while performing friction-charging experiments.
The insulating properties of polythene help prevent rapid conduction of accumulated charge through the rod, making it useful for static-electricity investigations.
The Polythene Rod can be used independently or together with suitable accessories such as electroscopes, pith balls, electrostatic pendulums, friction materials, and other electrostatic demonstration equipment.
It is particularly useful for comparative experiments involving different charging rods and materials, helping investigate how material properties influence electrostatic charging behaviour.
Features
- Polythene insulating rod
- Approx. 300 mm length
- Approx. 13 mm diameter
- Suitable for friction charging
- Generates electrostatic charge
- Cylindrical construction
- Lightweight and convenient to handle
- No electrical power required
- Suitable for comparative charging experiments
- Compatible with common electrostatic accessories
- Reusable construction
- Simple experimental design
Benefits
- Simple method for producing static charge
- Suitable for multiple electrostatic investigations
- Insulating material helps retain accumulated charge
- Convenient size for handling during experiments
- Can be compared with other electrostatic charging rods
- Compatible with electroscopes and similar apparatus
- Requires no external power supply
- Suitable for repeated laboratory use
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Polythene Rod |
| Internal Model No. | MT-45025 |
| Material | Polythene |
| Length | Approx. 300 mm |
| Diameter | Approx. 13 mm |
| Shape | Cylindrical Rod |
| Electrical Property | Insulating |
| Charging Method | Friction |
| External Power Required | No |
| Primary Application | Electrostatic Experiments |
Applications
- Static electricity experiments
- Charging by friction experiments
- Electrostatic attraction demonstrations
- Electrostatic repulsion investigations
- Charge transfer experiments
- Electroscope experiments
- Pith ball demonstrations
- Electrostatic pendulum experiments
- Comparison of charging materials
- Electrostatics investigations
Available Variants
- MT-45025 – Polythene Rod, 300 × 13 mm
- Polythene Charging Rod
- Electrostatic Insulating Rod
- Customized sizes for bulk requirements
FAQs
What is a Polythene Rod used for?
A Polythene Rod is used for experiments involving static electricity, particularly the generation of electrostatic charge through friction.
What is the size of the Polythene Rod?
The rod measures approximately 300 mm in length and 13 mm in diameter.
Is polythene electrically conductive?
No. Polythene is an electrical insulator, making it suitable for electrostatic charging experiments.
How is the Polythene Rod charged?
It is rubbed with a suitable friction material, causing charge transfer between the surfaces and producing an electrostatic charge.
Can it be used for charging-by-friction experiments?
Yes. Charging by friction is one of the primary applications of the Polythene Rod.
Can the rod be used with an electroscope?
Yes. A charged Polythene Rod can be used with a suitable electroscope to demonstrate and investigate electrostatic charge.
Can it demonstrate attraction and repulsion?
Yes. When appropriately charged and used with compatible materials, it can demonstrate electrostatic attraction and repulsion.
Can it be compared with an Ebonite Rod?
Yes. Polythene and other insulating charging rods can be used in comparative experiments to investigate differences in electrostatic behaviour.
Does it require an electrical power supply?
No. The rod can be charged by friction and does not require an external electrical supply.
Is the Polythene Rod reusable?
Yes. It can be reused for electrostatic experiments when kept clean and properly maintained.
Can Polythene Rods be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies can supply Polythene Rods in bulk for laboratories, universities, colleges, distributors, research facilities, and institutional procurement.
Why Choose Our Products
- Standard 300 × 13 mm dimensions
- Reliable insulating polythene construction
- Suitable for friction charging
- Supports multiple electrostatic experiments
- Lightweight and reusable
- No external power required
- Bulk supply available
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