Faraday Cage Set-up Instructions

Equipment Locations
Item Location
Faraday Cage Set 14, Cabinet 2, Shelf 1
Pocket Radio Set 14, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
Grounding wire  
Electroscope Set 3, Cabinet 2, Shelf 3
Rod and Fur Set 3, Cabinet 2 - Electrostatics Box

Set-up Instructions:

1. Be sure to ground cage before conducting experiment:

  • Alligator clip is attached to one end of wire, then clipped to top of cage
  • Other end of wire is plugged into outlet
  • Plug is plugged into utility cart; utility cart is plugged into wall