Name____________________ Date______ Section___________________ Group_____ Physics Laboratory Exercise Electrostatics Lab *Adapted from Flynn Scientific ??? Introduction: Objects obtain positive and/or negative charges through the transfer of electrons. Friction is not a requirement of charge transfer. Rather, it is the relative attraction for electrons of the different materials that determines the direction of electron transfer. In this lab activity, you will explore positive and negative charges, electrostatic attraction and repulsion and conduction and induction using basic materials. Objective: To charge a number of materials and explore electrostatic attraction and repulsion.