Electric Field Lines

Identifier: E&M: ES - 019

Electric Field Lines formed from seeds in castor oil.

Concept Overview:

Creation of electric field lines by an electric field.

Lecturer Procedure to Follow

Steps to Follow

  1. Sprinkle seeds sparingly into tank (if not done so already)
  2. Turn on overhead projector.
  3. Turn on power supply.
  4. When finished, turn off both projector and power supply

Expected Result

Seeds will align to show the electric field lines generated by the electrodes


SAFETY CONCERN: Do not touch electrodes while the power supply is on.

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