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This model demonstrates the process of electrification and the transfer of electric charge. In the setup, the electric charge causes a metal ball to move between the two metal mugs. The plastic insulator becomes charged through rubbing, and this charge is then transferred to a metal plate and subsequently to one of the mugs through contact. Since the mug becomes charged while the metal ball remains uncharged, the two objects become attracted to each other. The electrostatic force between the charged mug and the uncharged ball causes this attraction. When the ball touches the charged mug, part of the charge is transferred to the ball's surface. Once the ball is charged, it is repelled by the charged mug and then attracted to the uncharged mug, continuing the cycle.
