Product Summary
The Charge Sensor is designed for experiments in electrostatics such as inductive charging, charge production/distribution, and charge on a capacitor. The sensor features automatic scaling, eliminating the need for a gain switch. Designed with highly efficient input over-voltage protection, the Charge Sensor is virtually “blow-out” proof and will provide many years of use in the student lab.
When used with the Faraday Ice Pail, the Charge Sensor can measure the total charge on an object by the induction method.
The Charge Sensor can also be used as a high impedance voltmeter (1012 Ω). It includes a 0.9 m shielded cable with alligator clips to eliminate stray fields.
Features
- Includes a 0.9m shielded cable with alligator clips: eliminate stray fields for quick experiment setup.
- No guessing if a charge is positive or negative – the polarity is shown.
- Measures both charge and voltage.
Applications
- Measure charge by induction
- Quantify the charge on a capacitor plate
- Discover the charge distribution on a conducting sphere
What's Included
- 1x 0.9m shield cable with alligator clips
Product Specifications
| Charge | - Range: ±0.1 µC
- Resolution: 5 pC
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| Voltage | - Range: ±10 V
- Resolution: 500 µV
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| Input Resistance | 1012 Ω |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 150 V |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 100 Hz |
| Input Connector | BNC |
| Input Cable | 0.9 m length; shielded with alligator termination |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the PASPORT Charge Sensor.
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High School / Physics
In this lab, students will use charge sensors to charge different objects by contact and to explore the electric field produced by various charged objects.
College • High School / Physics
Compare and contrast the results of three different methods of charging: (1) rubbing two objects together; (2) touching a charged object to a neutral one (charging by contact); and (3) grounding a neutral object while it is polarized...
