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Bipolar transistors can detect charge in electrostatic experiments

. Physics Education, 47 (4): 434 (2012)

Abstract

A simple charge indicator with bipolar transistors is described that can be used in various electrostatic experiments. Its behaviour enables us to elucidate links between 'static electricity' and electric currents. In addition it allows us to relate the sign of static charges to the sign of the terminals of an ordinary battery.

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