Function and Applications

High accuracy capacitor for electrostatic experiments, e. g. to investigate the relation between charge, voltage and capacity on a plate capacitor, to measure the dielectric constant and for precise determination of the electrostatic induction constant.

Equipment and Technical Data

• The fixed plate is highly insulated whereas the mobile plate is connected conductingly to the support.
• Highly precise adjustment of distance by means of a spindle drive.
• Distance is read on a vernier scale with a precision of 1/10 mm.
• Distance between plates: 0 ... 70 mm.
• Reading accuracy: 1/10 mm.
• Plate diameter: 260 mm.
• Plate thickness: 6 mm.