How Do You Make An Electroscope For A Science Project?
Making an electroscope for a science project is not only exciting, but easy. An electroscope is a scientific measuring instrument that detects the presence of an electrical charge. When an electroscope detects a charge, the flaps on the end will move away from each other. Cut two pieces of aluminum foil, one 10 inches by 10 inches, and one 4 inches by 10 inches. Crumple the larger piece of foil into a ball, the same way you would roll a piece of clay into a ball. Roll the smaller piece of foil between your palms to form a long, thin rod shape, like a pencil. Now connect the foil ball to the end of the rod with a thin strip of foil. Your two pieces together should resemble an all-day sucker, or lollipop. Make a hole in the middle of the jar lid with a hole punch or drill. Be sure that the hole is large enough for the foil rod to fit through. Slide the rod through the hole in the lid, so the ball sits above the lid, outside the jar, when the top is screwed on. Bend the bottom of the rod
