Quantitatively measure electrostatic charge on an object.
- 1x BNC-to-alligator clip cable
- 1x E-Field Detector probe
- 1x USB-C cable
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The Wireless Charge Sensor is designed to allow students to measure the electrostatic charge on an object. With the aid of PASCO data collection software, the sensor can measure either charge or voltage and plot them on a variety of displays.
The sensor comes with a BNC-to-alligator clip cable, which can be used to connect the sensor's BNC port to electrostatic equipment such as the Faraday Ice Pail. When used with the Faraday Ice Pail, the Wireless Charge Sensor can measure the total charge on an object by the induction method. The sensor can also be used as a high impedance voltmeter.
The sensor also comes with an E-Field Detector probe that plugs into the BNC port. The E-Field Detector is used to compare the relative charges of objects held near the sensor such as a balloon or a charged strip of cellophane tape.
Features
- 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 BNC-to-alligator clip cable
- 1x E-Field Detector probe
- 1x USB-C cable
Product Specifications
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| Maximum Sample Rate | 100 Hz |
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 »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
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| Faraday Ice Pail | ES-9042A | -- |
| Charge Producers and Proof Plane | ES-9057C | -- |
| Conductive Spheres | ES-9059C | -- |
| Electrostatics Voltage Source | ES-9077 | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Wireless Charge Sensor.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Exploring How Materials Gain Electric Charge
Students investigate the effect of rubbing insulating materials with various fabrics and the electric field surrounding charged objects
Measuring Charge on a Conductive Sphere
Students investigate how charge distributes on the surface of a conductive sphere and the relationship between charge and electric potential
Electrostatic Charging Methods
Students investigate three methods of charging objects (by friction, by contact, and by induction) and demonstrate conservation of charge
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
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| Wireless Charge Sensor Product Manual | English - 398.21 KB | |
