Shop Our Categories www.sci-supply.com Search site Physics & Physical Science Advanced Physics Electricity Battery Holders Bulb Holders Bulbs / Lamps Connectors Demonstrations & Activities Meters Motors Power Supplies Switches Tools Wiring Sliding Rheostats Electrostatics Wimshurst Machines Heat Light Magnetism Measurement Mechanics Sound Laboratory Alternative Energy Science Kits Educator Bulk Packs CLEARANCE Submit Search Helpful Information Site Help / FAQ Shipping Info Returns Product Instructions Purchase Orders Tax Exempt Customers Contact Us Savings & Promotions Coupons Website Security Nav Menu 5 Nav Menu 6 Nav Menu 7 Nav Menu 8 Home > Physics & Physical Science > Electrostatics > Parallel Plate Capacitor Our Price: $36.95 Availability:: Usually Ships in 24 Hours Product Code: SS2309 Qty: DESCRIPTION This device provides a visual demonstration of the difference of electric potential. The plates can be charged using an influence machine (Wimshurst) or Van De Graaff generator. Specifications -Plate Diameter: 7.75" / 20cm -Overall Height (Assembled): 14" / 36cm Items Included: -2 Heavy Duty Cast Iron Clamping Supports -2 Plain Aluminum Capacitor Plates -1 Aluminum Capacitor Plate with Red String -1 Plexiglass 8.5" / 22cm square for use as dielectric placed between plain plates -Complete Instructions Note that the 2nd photo shows the red string reaching out toward the plain plate on the other side after a charge has been applied using a WIMSHURST MACHINE. Click on the photos to select and/or enlarge. You can also place a PITH BALL ELECTROSCOPE between 2 charged plain plates, and watch in amazement as the pith balls "dance" frantically between the 2 plates. For more information on the principles demonstrated by this device, CLICK HERE. Related Items Pith Ball Electroscope Cylinder Conductor Pair Gold Leaf Electroscope Friction Rod, Acrylic Our Price: $5.79 Add Our Price: $19.95 Add Our Price: $27.95 Add Our Price: $2.19 Add Variable Plate Capacitor Replacement Belt Set (2) for Vanguard II Wimshurst Machine Fun Fly Stick Ultra Portable Van De Graaff Generator Replacement Belt Set (2) for Economy Wimshurst Machine Our Price: $36.95 Add Our Price: $4.99 Add Our Price: $19.95 Add Sale Price: $4.99 Add Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »