Basic Electrostatics System
ES-9080B
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a resistance of 1000
he electrometer is reading the voltage across the capacitor, and it is
also connected to one of the analog channels of the
PASCO
interface.
2.
With the DataStudio software, create a display of voltage vs. time for the readings of the
electrometer.
3.
Set the signal generator to produce a positive square wave of maximum around 4 volts and
of frequency 0.45 Hz. Set the signal generator to AUTO. In this way, the signal will turn
on and off as you press Start or Stop to collect data.
4.
Start recording data. Observe the behavior of the voltage across the capacitor on the
screen. When several cycles of charging-discharging have completed, stop the collection
of data.
5.
Only one full cycle is necessary to complete all the analysis. Zoom in to a full cycle of
charge-discharge.
Analysis:
The analysis is similar to the analysis for Procedure A.
Extra Things to Try:
1.
Check what is happening to the voltage across the resistor while the capacitor charges and
discharges.