Force on Capacitor Plates

 

 

 

cap1

capacitor 2

  • When Capacitor is charged, plates experience an attractive force.
  • Force can be measured by placing one plate on a tripple beam balance, and suspending the other plate directly above the first using a ring stand.
  • Capacitor plates are connected to high voltage power supply.
  • Compare measured force to theoretical.

Location

  • Balance: L35, section D3
  • High Voltage Power Supply: L01, section A1
  • Capacitor plates with electrodes: L35 section E2
  • Lab Jack: L35, section D1