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Physics equipment

Coulomb's Law Apparatus

Accurately measures charge, force and distance between two conductive spheres.

Specifications

Brand
PASCO · ES-9070
Torsion Balance Assembly
38 mm dia. conductive sphere on 12 cm rod with counterbalance vane
Torsion Balance Wire
equals 10-6 Newtons/degree
Torsion Balance Degree Plate
1° increments
Torsion Balance Magnetic Damping
dampens oscillations for quick measurements
Linear Track Sphere
38 mm dia. conductive sphere
Linear Track Range of Movement
350 mm in 1 mm increments
Linear Track Material
phenolic (to minimize mirror charges)
Charging Probe
17 cm long plus 1.5 m cable; banana plug connector; 200 μΩ internal resistance
Calibration Masses
50 mg (1), 20 mg (2)
Conductive Sphere on Insulating Thread
for reducing charge by fixed ratios
Spare Torsion Wire
3 m
Shipping Size
28 x 38 x 61 cm (11 x 15 x 24 in.)
Shipping Weight
9.5 kg, 21 lbs

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Variants & pricing

  • Coulomb's Law Apparatus

    ES-9070On request