Electrostatic Simulation G
Description:
This simulation shows the electric field vectors and the electric
potential for a configuration of parallel charges (this is similar to
the example of a parallel plate capacitor). Holding the mouse down gives
the potential at that point in a box at the bottom of the simulation. Double
clicking in any location draws the equipotential surface through that location.
The colors of the electric field vectors indicates the strength.
A uniform electric field is one that has the same magnitude and
direction everywhere.
Question 13:
In which region(s) is the electric field uniform or very nearly
uniform (where do the vectors have the same color and direction)?
In which region(s) is the electric field non-uniform?
Question 14:
In the region between the plates, hold the mouse down and drag
it around, noticing the value of the potential, V at the bottom of the
simulation. In which direction can you move the mouse so the potential
increases? Decreases? Remains constant?
Question 15:
Describe the equipotential in the region where the electric field is
(nearly) uniform.