Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Rm. 201, (434) 924-0538 - Lab: Rm. 202, (434) 924-6800
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video - Simple Properties of DielectricsPurpose:To demonstrate that an electric charge while deposited on the surface of a dielectric stays on the surface of the dielectric.Procedure: Setup the inductive spark gap apparatus connected to a 12V car battery (or preferably a DC Power Supply) as shown in the picture: attach a metal plate to one terminal and a sharp pointer to another. Place a dielectric crystal on the metal plate underneath the pointer so that the pointer is just above the crystal surface. Turn the apparatus on and observe the charge float on the surface of the dielectric towards the conductor. The induction coil apparatus causes sparks at a frequency of roughly 1Hz. The multiple lightning strokes to the conductor can be clearly seen. Hints:Switch the voltage polarity to see the difference between positive and negative lightning.Equipment:
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