Code Number: 5A50.35

Demo Title: Fun Fly Stick

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Electrostatics

Area of Study: Electricity & Magnetism

Equipment: Fun Fly Stick, Monster High Toy

Procedure:

The Fun Fly Stick is nothing more than a miniature Van de Graaff generator. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and are fresh each semester. Accessories that come with the Fun Fly Stick are available.

The Frankie Stein Monster High Toy is also a mini Van de Graaff generator.

5A50.35 - Fun Fly Stick

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