ELECTROMAGNETISM/ Charge of an Electron Experiment, EX-9929A
The complete solution for determining the charge of an electron and recreating Robert Millikan’s historical experiment.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 1x Millikan Oil Drop Apparatus (AP-8210A)
- 1x Basic Digital Multimeter (SE-9786A)
- 1x High Voltage Power Supply (SF-9585A)
- 1x Large Rod Base (ME-8735)
- 2x 45 cm Stainless Steel Rod (ME-8736)
- 5x Banana Plug Cord-Red (5 Pack) (SE-9750)
- 5x Banana Plug Cord-Black (5 Pack) (SE-9751)
- 1x Charge of an Electron Experiment Manual
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- Description
Description
Small droplets of oil are introduced into a chamber where an electric field of known strength is present. Using the viewing scope and a stopwatch, the velocity of a falling oil droplet is measured and recorded. Next, the electric field in the chamber is increased, causing the oil droplet to move upward. This allows the measurement of the force on the droplet and, ultimately, the charge of the droplet. By measuring the charge of several different oil droplets, the smallest difference in charge between them can be equated to the charge of an electron.
PASCO Advantage: PASCO’s Charge of an Electron Experiment features a 30x, bright-field, erect-image microscope for clear viewing of the oil droplets. The droplet viewing chamber utilizes a special condenser to minimize droplet drift typically caused by droplet illumination and outside air currents. An ionization source allows the droplet charge to be changed.
Although this is a stand-alone experiment requiring no additional software or interface, we recommend the use of PASCO Capstone for data collection and analysis purposes.
Concepts
- Accurately measure the charge of a single electron
- Recreate Robert Millikan’s historical experiment
