In the absence of gravity, electrostatic forces can induce semi-stable orbital motion between charged bodies. Using a h…
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In the absence of gravity, electrostatic forces can induce semi-stable orbital motion between charged bodies. Using a homemade Van Der Graff generator to charge droplets with opposite polarity to a statically charged rod create these crazy orbits!