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Be a Scientist: Build an Electrostatic Motor

Step 3Making the Base and Adding the Rotor.

Making the Base and Adding the Rotor.
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Sharpen the bamboo or dowel to a reasonable point, and then use the blu-tac to stand it in the middle of the base-board. Balance the cup (upside-down) on the bamboo so that it spins freely.

It is possible to sharpen the dowel with a pencil sharpener, or even use a sharp pencil instead of the dowel. Bamboo usually needs a sharp knife.
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