Charge Distribution on Conductor

• Use rod and fur to charge conductors. To determine charge distribution on conductors use wand and electroscope, or proof plane and Faraday Ice Pail (right) with electrometer.
• According to theory, no charge should reside on the inner side of a hollow conductor.

Location

• Conductors: L01, section B1.
• Rod and fur: L01, section A2.
• Wand and proof plane: L01, section A2, plastic bin.
• Faraday Ice Pail: L01, A2.
• Electrometer: L01, A1.