Static Electricity

0.0 m

6p+ 9e− 6n

−3

6p+ 3e− 6n

+3

Yellow Balloon

Protons p+

Electrons e−

Neutrons6

Net charge−3

Red Balloon

Protons p+

Electrons e−

Neutrons6

Net charge+3

Set the charges, then press Start. Drag a balloon anytime to reposition it.

Opposite charges attract — they accelerate together.
Like charges repel — they fly apart, then settle.
Charge bleeds to the environment until neutral.

Coulomb’s Law

F = k · |q₁ · q₂| r² = 8.99e9 · |q₁q₂| r² = 0 N

awaiting start q₁ = 0 e · q₂ = 0 e · r = 0.0 m