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Electricity from balloons

student holding a ballon

Picking up a feather with a balloon isn't hard

Year 4 have been learning about electricity.

How did they manage to use electricity to stick a balloon to the wall?

Static electricity of course! Very clever, don't you think?

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is usually measured in volts.

There are two main types of static electricity, volumetric and surface.

Static electricity is electricity that does not flow in a current.

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If you want to try some balloon magic then read on...

1) Rub a balloon on your hair.

student holding a balloon

Giving it a go

girl holding a ballon

I'm trying too

2) Take it off.

3) Push it against the wall.

4) Let go and watch it stick.

Two boys looking at a ballon stuck to the wall

Look magic!

5. Try picking things up with your balloon.

a ballon with a feather stuck to it

Feathers work well

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