Physics Demo Number: 016

Approximate

Run Time: 5min

Gauss's Law Props

Demo Description

Use plastic shells for Gaussian Surfaces.

Drilled balls with protruding rods simulate charges and  lines of flux .

 

Scientific Principles

  • Concept of Flux and Gauss's Law

Equipment

  • Plastic shells and  balls holding radial rods

  • Cylinder borrowed from acoustics demo for alternate Gaussian surface

 

Equipment Location

  • Kit (016) on [A-4-1]

  • [E-3-7]

Instructions




The props are shown in the photo.


 
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