The Digital Bits Science Labs are fun science experiments for young children. Kids, make sure you have an adult's permission before trying any of these science experiments.
Digital Bits Science Lab
Science Experiments for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Move a stream of water with a balloon and static electricity
Description:
You can direct the flow of water without touching it. All you need is a little static electricity.
Equipment needed:
One balloon
A sink with running water
A cloth (wool will work best)
The Digital Bits Science Lab Experiment:
Turn on the water faucet. Make sure the water flow comes out very slow and thin (a thinner water stream is easier to redirect).
Rub the balloon with the cloth to build up a static electric charge.
Bring the balloon close to the water stream. When the balloon gets close to the water, the negative static charge will attract the water and “pull” the stream towards the balloon:
The charge will wear off within a few seconds, so the effect won’t last long!
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- Build a balloon-powered mini-hovercraft
i did this expirement before and the balloon made the water go around it rather then go near it. It did the ezact oppisite.
im sorry im bad at spelling
THIS EXPERIMENT IS THE BEST…
ONE OF YEAR 9 STUDENTS TRIED IT WITH A COMB AND IT DID THE EXACT SAME THING!