Let's Measure the Dielectric Constant of a Piece of Paper!.

Karlow, Edwin A.

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ERIC Number: EJ420566

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Let's Measure the Dielectric Constant of a Piece of Paper!

Karlow, Edwin A.

Physics Teacher, v29 n1 p23-25 Jan 1991

Described is a simple circuit with which students can observe the effect of common dielectric materials in a capacitor and measure the dielectric constant of a piece of paper. Discussed are the theory, apparatus construction, and experimental procedures for this activity. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Electricity, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Measurement, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Equipment, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teacher Developed Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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