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DCS# 5A20.31NWU# ES-12 Location:    10 D  2
title: Electrostatic Floating Ring
aka:   Magic wand

Description:
A loop of light packing sheet is taped into a ring and charged by rubbing with fur or dry skin.
A "golf tube" made of polyethylene is similarly rubbed.   The ring can be floated above the tube.


Questions:

    Would this work on the moon? (ie. with lower gravity and in a vacuum?)

     Can you be called "Lord of the Ring?"
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