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Electricity & Magnetism
E03: Distributions of Electric Charge
Purpose: To demonstrate electrostatic effects qualitatively and quantitaively.
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Electricity & Magnetism |
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E03: Distributions of Electric Charge |
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Show that the charge is uniformly distributed on a conductive sphere but not on an irregularly shaped conductive object. Show how charges can be shared between two conductive spheres. Show how charge can be transfered by an conductor but not by an insulator that connects two conductive spheres. |
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| Equipment List: |
Storage Location: CHEMP 130A |
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Electrostatic voltage source with cables | C2.4 |
| Electrometer with cables, | C2.4 | |
| Charge Producers, Proof plane, Faraday Ice Pail | C2.3 | |
| Irregular shaped metal object on insulting stand | C2.1 | |
| 2-Conductive spheres | C2.1 |
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Manual: Online |
Setup Notes: E03 | PIRA #: |
| Manufacturer(s): Pasco Scientific # ES-9080 | Other school's Demonstration web pages |
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