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PASCO Basic Electrostatics System User Manual

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Instruction Manual
012-07227G
*012-07227*
Basic Electrostatics System
ES-9080A
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PASCO Basic Electrostatics System Specifications

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BrandPASCO
ModelBasic Electrostatics System
CategoryScience Education products
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Equipment List

Introduction to the System

Equipment Description

Electrometer (ES-9078A)

Overview of the PASCO Electrometer, its features, and specifications.

Electrostatics Voltage Source (ES-9077)

Description of the high voltage, low current power supply for electrostatics experiments.

Variable Capacitor (ES-9079)

Details on the adjustable parallel plate capacitor for experiments.

Charge Producers and Proof Plane (ES-9057B)

Description of tools for generating and sampling charges.

The Proof Plane

Detailed explanation of the proof plane's function and usage for charge density.

Faraday Ice Pail (ES-9042A)

Explanation of the Faraday Ice Pail for measuring induced charge.

Conductive Spheres and Shapes

Description of conductive spheres and shapes for storing charge.

Electrometer Operation and Setup Requirements

Setup and Operation

Step-by-step guide for setting up and operating the electrometer.

General Operation Points

Important considerations for accurate and safe electrometer use.

Demonstration 1: Faraday Ice Pail and Charge Production

Introduction to Demonstration 1

Overview of the Faraday Ice Pail and Charge Production demonstration.

Procedure 1A: Charging by Induction vs. Contact

Steps for demonstrating charge transfer methods.

Procedure 1B: Conservation of Charge

Steps to demonstrate the principle of charge conservation.

Extra Things to Try

Additional activities and experiments related to charge production.

Demonstration 2: Charge Distribution

Introduction to Demonstration 2

Measuring and understanding charge distribution on surfaces.

Procedure and Analysis

Steps for sampling charge density and analyzing results.

Specific Equipment Examples

Charge distribution on conical and hollow spheres.

Demonstration 3: Capacitance and Dielectrics

Introduction to Demonstration 3

Explains the relationship between charge, voltage, and capacitance.

Procedure 3A: Measuring Electrometer Capacitance

Method to measure the internal capacitance of the electrometer.

Procedure 3B: Parallel Plate Capacitor Measurements

Studies C, V, and Q for parallel plate capacitors.

Procedure 3C: Dielectric Coefficients

Method for measuring dielectric coefficients of materials.

Procedure 3D: Capacitors in Series and Parallel

Examines capacitor behavior in series and parallel circuits.

Demonstration 4: Charging and Discharging Capacitors

Introduction to Demonstration 4

Investigating capacitor charging/discharging and time constants.

Procedure 4A: Charging/Discharging with DC Source

Experiment for capacitor charging/discharging with DC.

Procedure 4B: Charging/Discharging with Signal Generator

Experiment for capacitor charging/discharging with square wave.

Analysis of Charging and Discharging

Analyzing charging/discharging data and calculating time constants.

Appendix A: Copyright and Warranty Information

Copyright Notice

Legal notice regarding copyright and reproduction of the manual.

Limited Warranty

Details of the product's limited warranty terms and conditions.

Appendix B: Technical Support

Technical Support Contact Information

Contact details for obtaining technical assistance from PASCO.