Charge Sensor
 This is used as an electronic electroscope. Unlike a
traditional electroscope, the Charge Sensor can make quantitative
measurements. Numerical measurements improve many electrostatics
experiments, such as charging by induction, charging by friction, and
charging by contact. The sensor can also be used to measure charge polarity.
An extremely high impedance voltage sensor with a 0.01 µF input capacitor
makes these measurements possible. The sensor has three operating ranges and
a zeroing switch to discharge the input capacitor.
| Ranges |
±0.5 V (+/- 5 nC)
±2 V (+/- 20 nC)
±10 V (+/- 97 nC) |
| Typical bias current |
0.005 pA |
| Input capacitance |
0.01 μF |
Order Code: VR105504
Electrostatics Kit  The Electrostatics Kit is an accessory for the Vernier Charge Sensor. This kit allows students to perform a range of experiments in electrostatics including the use of Faraday's pail, quantitative and qualitative measurement of charge, charging by friction, charging by contact and charging by induction.
The kit includes:
- Faraday pail and cage
- Grounding plane
- Grounding wires and wrist strap
- Charge producers and proof plane
- Wool, vinyl, nylon rod, PVC rod
- Cotton cloth
Order Code: VR100688
 High Voltage Electrostatics Kit
The High Voltage Electrostatics Kit is an accessory for the Vernier Charge Sensor. Use it with a Faraday pail and the Charge Sensor to investigate the distribution of charge on a sphere, transfer of charge on contact between two spheres and charging by induction. The kit includes an electrostatics voltage source (Output 750, 1500, 3000, 6000 VDC) and two conducting spheres. Extremely low output current makes this device safe for classroom use.
Order Code: VR100696 |
