5B10.45 Molecule in Electric Field

A model of a molecule lining up in an electric field is available. Two balls on the ends of a rod are placed between plates of a capacitor. The capacitor is charged using a Van de Graff generator. The rod is initially placed at right angles to field. When the plates are charged the model will line up with the field.

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Setup Requirements: Assembled as needed. May need to dry out belt. Problem with parts under dome of larger version coming loose.

Equations: F = qE

Safety Issues:Shock due to high potential