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Large Sphere and Ping Pong Ball
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A small charged ball is repelled from a large charged sphere. Attraction and induction can also be shown.


Fishbane Chapter:   22.1
HRW 9th:   21.04
Reese Chapter:   16.1
SJ 3rd Chapter:   19.2
PIRA DCS classification:   5A20.200

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