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Force on Dielectric

 

Force on Dielectric demo photo

  • When capacitor is charged by Wimshurst generator, dielectric plate experiences a force, pulling plate into capacitor.

Location

  • Capacitor, dielectric plate, and balance arm: L01, section B1.
  • Wimshurst generator: L01, Section A2.

 

Posted in Capacitance, Electricity and MagnetismTagged capacitance, capacitor, dielectric, force, generator, plate

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