Conductor Set of 3 on Stand
Product Specification Sheet
Conductor Set of 3 on Stand
Model Number: MT-1061
The Conductor Set of 3 on Stand from Micro Technologies is an electrostatics laboratory set featuring three differently shaped conducting bodies individually mounted on insulated supports. The MT-1061 is designed for experiments involving electrostatic charge distribution, induction and the influence of conductor geometry on surface charge behaviour.
Product Specification
The Conductor Set of 3 on Stand from Micro Technologies is designed for practical electrostatics investigations involving conducting surfaces, electric charge and electrostatic induction. The set provides three differently shaped conductors, making it possible to compare electrostatic behaviour across different geometries.
The MT-1061 consists of three metallic conducting bodies individually mounted on vertical insulated supports with stable bases. The illustrated set includes conductors with pointed, spherical and elongated rounded geometries, providing contrasting surface shapes for comparative experiments.
One of the principal applications of the apparatus is studying electrostatic charge distribution on conductors. Under electrostatic equilibrium, excess charge resides on the external surface of an isolated conductor, but its surface density is influenced by conductor geometry.
The differently shaped conductors make this effect easier to investigate. Regions with smaller radii of curvature, particularly sharp or pointed regions, can exhibit a greater concentration of surface charge than broad, smoothly curved regions under appropriate electrostatic conditions.
This characteristic makes the set particularly useful for demonstrating the effect of conductor shape on charge concentration. Comparisons can be made between pointed, spherical and elongated surfaces using suitable electrostatic detection accessories.
The spherical conductor provides a relatively symmetrical geometry for demonstrations of surface charge behaviour. In an ideal isolated conducting sphere, symmetry leads to a uniform surface charge density when external influences are absent.
The pointed conductor provides a contrasting geometry where charge concentration can become greater near the sharp region. This can be used to introduce concepts associated with high electric-field strength near sharp conducting points.
The elongated rounded conductor provides another useful geometry for investigating how charge distribution changes along a non-spherical conducting surface.
The conductors are supported on insulating stands, which help electrically isolate them from the laboratory bench and reduce unwanted charge leakage during electrostatic experiments.
The MT-1061 can also support experiments involving electrostatic induction. When a charged body is brought near one of the conductors, free charges within the conductor redistribute in response to the external electric field.
Suitable proof planes and electroscopes can be used to sample and detect charge at different positions on the conductors. This allows qualitative comparisons of charge distribution across the different shapes.
The set can be combined with a Van de Graaff generator, electrophorus, electroscope, proof plane or other compatible electrostatic apparatus to create a broader experimental setup for charge and induction studies.
For reliable electrostatic experiments, the insulating supports should be kept clean and dry. Excessive humidity and surface contamination can increase charge leakage and reduce observable electrostatic effects.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Conductor Set of 3 on Stand is suitable for physics laboratories, electrostatics laboratories and scientific experimental facilities conducting investigations involving electric charge and conductor geometry.
Features
- Set of three conducting bodies
- Three different conductor geometries
- Pointed conductor
- Spherical conductor
- Elongated rounded conductor
- Individual vertical stands
- Insulating support arrangement
- Stable laboratory bases
- Suitable for charge-distribution experiments
- Useful for conductor-shape investigations
- Supports electrostatic induction experiments
- Suitable for surface charge studies
- Compatible with proof plane experiments
- Useful with electrostatic generators
- Reusable laboratory configuration
Benefits
- Allows comparison of charge distribution on different shapes
- Demonstrates the influence of conductor geometry
- Helps explain charge concentration near pointed regions
- Supports practical electrostatic induction studies
- Individually mounted conductors simplify experiments
- Insulating supports help reduce unwanted charge leakage
- Suitable for use with proof planes and electroscopes
- Provides clearly visible conductor geometries
- Complements other electrostatics laboratory equipment
- Suitable for repeated comparative investigations
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Conductor Set of 3 on Stand |
| Model No. | MT-1061 |
| Product Type | Electrostatics Laboratory Apparatus |
| Number of Conductors | 3 |
| Conductor Material | Metal |
| Conductor Shapes | Pointed, Spherical & Elongated Rounded |
| Mounting | Individual Stand |
| Support | Insulating |
| Base | Individual Stable Base |
| Primary Study | Electrostatic Charge Distribution |
| Related Study | Electrostatic Induction |
| Comparative Study | Effect of Conductor Shape |
| Operation | Passive / Electrostatic |
| Application Area | Physics / Electrostatics |
| Use | Laboratory / Demonstration |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1061 | Conductor Set of 3 on Stand |
Applications
- Electrostatic charge distribution experiments
- Conductor-shape investigations
- Surface charge studies
- Electrostatic induction demonstrations
- Charge concentration experiments
- Pointed conductor demonstrations
- Spherical conductor experiments
- Electric field demonstrations
- Proof plane experiments
- Electroscope experiments
- Van de Graaff generator experiments
- Electrostatics laboratory practicals
- Physics laboratory experiments
- Comparative conductor studies
Available Variants
Conductor Set of 3 on Stand, Electrostatic Conductor Set, Three Conductor Set, Conductors on Insulating Stands, Conductor Shape Set, Charge Distribution Conductor Set, Electrostatics Conducting Bodies Set, Physics Laboratory Conductor Set
SKU System
MT-CS3-1061
FAQs
What is the Conductor Set of 3 on Stand used for?
The set is used for experiments involving surface charge distribution, electrostatic induction and the influence of conductor geometry on electric charge.
What is the Micro Technologies model number?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1061.
How many conductors are included?
The set contains three separately mounted conducting bodies.
What conductor shapes are included?
The illustrated configuration includes pointed, spherical and elongated rounded conducting bodies.
Why are different conductor shapes provided?
Different shapes allow comparative investigations of how surface geometry and curvature influence electrostatic charge distribution.
Why can charge become concentrated near a sharp point?
On a charged conductor, regions having a smaller radius of curvature can develop a higher surface charge density, producing a stronger electric field near the pointed region.
Why are the conductors mounted on insulating supports?
Insulating supports help electrically isolate the conducting bodies and reduce unwanted charge leakage to the laboratory bench or surrounding structures.
Can the set demonstrate electrostatic induction?
Yes. Bringing a charged object near a conductor can cause redistribution of free charges within the conductor, allowing electrostatic induction to be investigated.
Can a Proof Plane be used with these conductors?
Yes. A suitable Proof Plane can be used to sample charge from different regions for comparative electrostatic observations.
Can the set be used with a Van de Graaff Generator?
Yes. A compatible Van de Graaff Generator can provide an electrostatic charge source for suitable experiments involving the conductor set.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Three different conductor geometries
- Individual insulated support stands
- Suitable for charge-distribution investigations
- Useful for electrostatic induction experiments
- Supports comparative conductor-shape studies
- Durable and reusable laboratory arrangement
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Conductor Set of 3 on Stand – MT-1061 from Micro Technologies for practical investigations of electrostatic charge distribution, induction and conductor geometry. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, physics laboratory equipment supply, bulk requirements, OEM orders and customized quotations.
