Question

How does the configuration of the electric field occur between a "parallel plate" setup in a lab?

What is the effect of conductors (rings and the triangle plates) on the electric field and equipotential lines? (with insulating mat equipment,electrodes, small disk magnets, clips , and jacks)

Answer 1

The magnitude of the electric field between the plates is given by

E =-DeltaV/d

DeltaV is the potenial difference between the plates

        d is the distance between the plates.

b)

The work done in carrying an electric charge from one point to another on an equipotential surface is zero W =q(V-V) =0

The electric lines of force are always perpendicualr to an equipotentital surface

Every conductor in an equipotential surface as the direction E is at right angles to an eauipotential surface

The intensity of the electric field along an equipotenital surface is always zero

These surfaces never intersect each other otherwise it would mena two values of V at the points of intersection whihc is impossible.