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Points of Emphasis

Prerequisites

Lab Activities

Measurement of the charge of the electron using a method similar to that used by Robert Millikan. Quantization of the charge is also demonstrated. Results tend to be within 20% of the accepted values.

Course Level

Introductory: P17, P23, P24

Student Handouts

Equipment

Number of set-ups available: 1 Per lab station: 1 PASCO Millikan oil drop apparatus/control plate switch 1 stopwatch 1 flashlight 1 atomizer/oil 1 eye patch 1 stopwatch 1 multimeter 2 banana leads

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