Hemispheres,Cavendish type

To investigate electrostatic induction and to determine the quantitative relation between electric field intensity and amount of induced charge, as well as to set up a spherical capacitor together with conducting spheres.

Equipment and technical data

• Two nickel coated brass hemispheres, each fixed to an insulating holding rod.
• Sphere diameter: 120 mm
• Rod diameter: 10 mm
• Rod length: 140 mm