Electricity and Magnetism > Electric Fields DCS# 5B20.10

HOLLOW CONDUCTING SPHERE



APPARATUS
Wimshurst 202-18-E
hollow metal sphere 202-18-A
proof plane 202-18-D2
electroscope 202-18-C


DESCRIPTION
Charge the sphere with the Wimshurst machine.  Use the proof plane and electroscope to show that there is charge outside and no charge inside the sphere.  This requires a steady hand.


NOTES

This could also be done with the Pasco power supply and electrometer.