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    The document is a lab report for an experiment to determine the location of the neutrally charged zone when placing a positively charged sphere near a neutral sphere. The procedure involves charging one sphere positively using a voltage source and placing it near an initially neutral conducting sphere. A conducting rod is then used to test locations on the neutral sphere, and a charge sensor records the charge. The data section shows diagrams of the single charged sphere and two sphere system, asking to mark the approximate charge distributions and transition line from positive to negative charge on the neutral sphere. The analysis questions ask about the factors that determine the location of the transition line.

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    The document is a lab report for an experiment to determine the location of the neutrally charged zone when placing a positively charged sphere near a neutral sphere. The procedure involves charging one sphere positively using a voltage source and placing it near an initially neutral conducting sphere. A conducting rod is then used to test locations on the neutral sphere, and a charge sensor records the charge. The data section shows diagrams of the single charged sphere and two sphere system, asking to mark the approximate charge distributions and transition line from positive to negative charge on the neutral sphere. The analysis questions ask about the factors that determine the location of the transition line.

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    The document is a lab report for an experiment to determine the location of the neutrally charged zone when placing a positively charged sphere near a neutral sphere. The procedure involves charging one sphere positively using a voltage source and placing it near an initially neutral conducting sphere. A conducting rod is then used to test locations on the neutral sphere, and a charge sensor records the charge. The data section shows diagrams of the single charged sphere and two sphere system, asking to mark the approximate charge distributions and transition line from positive to negative charge on the neutral sphere. The analysis questions ask about the factors that determine the location of the transition line.

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    Name: Larry Xue

    Class: AP Physics II
    Period: 2
    Group #: 2
    Lab # and Title: # – Charge Distribution
    Laboratory Report
    Purpose: Determine the location of the neutrally charged zone when placing a positively charged sphere near a
    neutral sphere.

    Equipment Used:
    Voltage Source
    Two Conducting Spheres
    Ice Bucket
    Charge Sensor Data Studios
    Conducting Rod

    Procedure
    Remember to take pictures!
    1. Ensure that the neutral sphere and ice bucket have no charge by touching them with the grounded wire.
    2. Charge the first sphere using the voltage source and place it close to, but not touching the second, neutral
    conducting sphere.
    3. Use the conducting rod to test a location on the second sphere.
    4. Use the Ice Bucket and Charge Sensor to record the charge given to the conducting rod.
    5. Neutralize the rod, sphere, and ice bucket using the grounded wire.
    6. Repeat the test on different locations on the second sphere to determine the neutral area.
    Data
    One Sphere System
    On the diagram below, place the 8 positive charges around the circumference of the sphere to represent the
    approximate distribution of charge along the surface of the sphere.

    Two Sphere Systems


    On the two sphere system, place the 6 positive and 6 negative charges along the circumference of the neutral
    sphere to represent the approximate charge distribution of the positive and negative charge. Move the green
    vertical line to the location on the sphere that represents the “transition” from positive to negative.

    Please ask the teacher to check your progress before moving on.
    Analysis

    1. In this experiment, were did the charge on the neutral sphere “transition” from positive to negative? Why
    do you believe it occurs at this location?
    The charge on the neutral sphere transitioned from positive to negative along a line closer to the positive
    sphere, away from the center. The transition line may occur at this location because the positively charged
    sphere pulls on the negative charges in the neutral sphere; however, there is no force on the positive charges
    in the neutral sphere. This leads to the negative charges being pulled closer to the positively charged sphere.

    2. The Earth is a great place to dump or take charge when needed and is generally has a fairly net neutral
    charge. Are objects which are grounded also guaranteed to be neutral when they do so? Can you think of
    an example in which an object which contacts Earth Ground would not be neutral?
    Grounded objects are not guaranteed to be neutral. Materials that act as insulators can hold on to charge even
    while grounded, because it is difficult for charge to flow through the material. Ex. Rubber

    3. What kind of effect does a smaller voltage (or strength of charge on the charged sphere) have on the
    location of the “transition line” of the neutral sphere?
    The smaller voltage will attract the negative charges in the neutral sphere less, and the transition line would
    become closer to the center.

    4. What kind of effect does a larger distance of separation between the two spheres have on the location of
    the “transition line” of the neutral sphere?
    The larger distance also decreases the force of attraction between the negative charges in the neutral sphere
    and the positively charged sphere. Kqq/r^2. The transition line will also become closer to the center of the
    neutral sphere.
    5. A metal sphere with a small negative charge hangs vertically from a light thread, as shown in the figure
    above. The metal sphere is then brought near but does not touch an uncharged plastic sphere of the same
    size that is also hanging vertically on a light thread. Which of the following best shows the two spheres after
    they have reached equilibrium?

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