Charge on Conductor

 

Charge on Conductor demo picture

Charge on Conductor demo picture 2

  • Use rod and fur to charge conductors. To
    determine charge distribution on conductors use wand and electroscope, or
    proof plane and Faraday Ice Pail (right) with electrometer.
  • According to theory, no charge should reside
    on the inner side of a hollow conductor.

Location

  • Conductors: L01, section B1.
  • Rod and fur: L01, section A2.
  • Wand and proof plane: L01, section A2, plastic
    bin.
  • Faraday Ice Pail: L01, A2.
  • Electrometer: L01, A1.