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Charge Sensor

Charge Sensor

Measuring the static electricity charges on pieces of scotch tape

Measuring the static electricity charges on pieces of scotch tape

Charge Sensor

$89.00

Use the Charge Sensor as an electronic electroscope to obtain quantitative measurements when studying charging by induction, friction, or contact.

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Unlike a traditional electroscope, the Charge Sensor can make quantitative measurements. Numerical measurements improve many electrostatics experiments, such as charging by induction, charging by friction, and charging by contact.

The sensor can also be used to measure charge polarity. An extremely high-impedance voltage sensor with a 0.01μF input capacitor makes these measurements possible. The sensor has two operating ranges and a zeroing switch to discharge the input capacitor.

Charge Sensor - Charging by Induction
Charging by Induction (3:25)
Charge Sensor - Charging by Contact
Charge Sensor - Charging by Contact (3:15)

Additional Videos

Charge Sensor - Charging by Friction
Charge Sensor - Charging by Friction (5:45)

Specifications

  • Ranges:
    • ± 2 V (± 20 nC)
    • ± 10 V (± 100 nC)
  • Maximum input: ± 150 V
  • Typical bias input current: 0.005 pA
  • Input capacitance: 0.01 μF
  • Instrument time constant: 0.1 s

Experiments

High School (3 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Charge and Charge ModelsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Coulomb's LawPhysics Explorations and Projects
ElectrostaticsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
College (3 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Charge and Charge ModelsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Coulomb's LawPhysics Explorations and Projects
ElectrostaticsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
Go!LinkFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateTI-84 SmartViewDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
EasyLinkFull support 1IncompatibleFull support 2Full supportFull support 2
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
  2. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
  3. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  4. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

  • Vernier Charge Sensor
  • Low-leakage BNC/Alligator Clip Cable

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Electrostatics KitESK-CRG$129.00
High-Voltage Electrostatics KitHVEK-CRG$299.00
Electrostatic High-Voltage GeneconHVEK-GEN$229.00

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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