Difference between revisions of "Electrostatic Field Demonstrator"
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Variously shaped and spaced conductors are placed in a bath of mineral oil. Grass seed is sprinkled on top of the oil. A high potential from a small | Variously shaped and spaced conductors are placed in a bath of mineral oil. Grass seed is sprinkled on top of the oil. A high potential from a small Whimhurst generator is placed on the conductors. The field is mapped by the alignment of the grass seed floating on the oil. Oil Bath tank is placed on an white sheet of paper under a Document Camera or on an overhead projector for classroom presentation. | ||
'''Location: | '''Location: | ||
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* Container and Conductors: Shelf I-4 | * Container and Conductors: Shelf I-4 | ||
* Small | * Small Whimhurst machine : Shelf I-0 | ||
* Mineral Oil: Cabinet Under Fume Hood | * Mineral Oil: Cabinet Under Fume Hood | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 11 January 2023
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Description:
Variously shaped and spaced conductors are placed in a bath of mineral oil. Grass seed is sprinkled on top of the oil. A high potential from a small Whimhurst generator is placed on the conductors. The field is mapped by the alignment of the grass seed floating on the oil. Oil Bath tank is placed on an white sheet of paper under a Document Camera or on an overhead projector for classroom presentation.
Location:
- Container and Conductors: Shelf I-4
- Small Whimhurst machine : Shelf I-0
- Mineral Oil: Cabinet Under Fume Hood
