Electric Field Mapping

This qualitative activity introduces the concepts of equipotential surfaces and electric fields. A number of rules about the electric field are verified. At the end of the activity, the student should be able to sketch the electric field around a simple charge distribution.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

Student Files

	Electric Field Mapping	1.53 MB
	Electrode Patterns	103.52 KB
	Electric Field Mapping	1.12 MB
	Electric Field Mapping	370.67 KB
	Electrode Patterns	117.26 KB

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Featured Equipment

Voltage Sensor (unshrouded)

Unshrouded Voltage Sensor designed for use with PASCO’s 550 or 850 Interface’s analog channel.

Field Mapper Kit

Allows students to map both the potentials and the electric fields around any two-dimensional charged conductors.

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Source Collection: Lab #73