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5B20.30 Faraday Cage (with Van de Graaff)

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

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Perform 5B10.53 “Extent of Electric Field” above, then cover the electroscope with the Faraday cage and show that the electroscope no longer responds.

Parts List

Van de Graaff Sphere, Discharge Sphere, and Discharge Y-Wand in K. Oversized, 2A

Electroscope in G. E&M, 1C

Faraday Cage (wire mesh) in E. E&M, 1B

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