PHY1105_L08_MappingElectricFields_JElyWasinger

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Lab07: Mapping Electric Fields Objectives 1) Learn how to use a multimeter to measure voltage and resistance. 2) Learn how to use the Electric Field Measurement Apparatus. 3) Draw equipotential lines based on a series of conductors. 4) Identify the relationship between conductors, equipotential lines, and electric field lines. Materials -Multimeter -E-Field Measurement Apparatus -Power Supply -Mapping Paper -Other materials as necessary Tentative Procedure The main goal of this lab is to calculate through experimental measurements the relationship between electric force and the accumulated charge on two balloons. Will be learning how to use the experimental setup together. A rough setup procedure is provided below to guide us on our adventure. We may make adjustments to the procedure as we go. I’ve also uploaded to MyCourses the instructions for the Overbeck Apparatus, which will also be helpful. The purpose of this experiment is to map out the electric field around a conductor. The conductors are on thin sheets used in the E-field Measurement Apparatus. -Remove the two screws on the bottom apparatus (each screw should have an attached nut). -Create terminals on your conductor sheets by attaching these screws to the conductor sheet. (Make sure that the screws are securely attached). -Hook up the negative battery terminal to one side of the conductor sheet and the positive battery terminal to the other side. -Using the multimeter set on voltage measure the voltage at different locations on the conductor sheet. Record these values on your mapping paper. Try to find the location of equipotential lines (lines of constant voltage). -Map out the entire conductor sheet recording the voltage readings on the mapping paper. Draw the equipotential lines on your mapping paper. Draw the electric field lines (these should be perpendicular to the equipotential lines).
Deliverables 1. Map out two conductor sheets (time-permitting) on your conducting paper. Capacitor Dipole
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