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  Parallel Plate Capacitor, Variable Width
Description:

Measure the effect of plate separation on capitance.
Notes: Connect a capacitance meter to the binding post on each plate, and observe the change as the separation is increased/decreased. Also try different dielectric materials (e.g. cardboard, plastic) between the plates.
Location:

LDL-D4. Parallel Plate capacitor
MSR. Capacitance meter (locked up in metal cabinet)

Image: Capacitor

 

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