Water bow

Once more rub a plastic spoon with a woollen cloth. Turn the water tap on gently and hold the spoon near the fine jet. At this point, the jet will be pulled towards the spoon in a bow.

The electric charge attracts the uncharged water particles. However, if the water touches the spoon, the spell is broken. Water conducts electricity and draws the charge from the spoon. Tiny water particles suspended in the air also take up electricity.

Therefore experiments with static electricity always work best on clear days and in centrally heated rooms.