Electric Field Mapping
Students use a DC power supply and semi-conductive paper to create dipole and parallel plate electrodes, and then use the principles of electric fields and electric potential energy to determine the shape and direction of the electric field lines in each configuration.
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| 09_AP2_Electric_Field_Mapping_GI.docx | 257.97 KB | |
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Standards Correlations
| IB Topics | AP Topics |
|---|---|
| 5.1; 10.1 | 2.E.2.1 |
Featured Equipment
Basic Digital Multimeter
The meter includes all functions and ranges needed for most introductory lab work.
Student Power Supply, 18VDC, 3A
This high quality, compact power supply provides the DC voltage and current levels necessary for most introductory student labs.
Field Mapper Kit
Allows students to map both the potentials and the electric fields around any two-dimensional charged conductors.
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