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The scope of the experiment was within the analysis and establishment of the

electric potentials that exist between charged regions. To clarify, the electric fields which
are implied by these differences in potential must be plotted afterwards. All things
considered, the set-up of the electric field was through the utilization of a conductive
paper and a silver ink pen. Note that the silver ink pen was manipulated to mark the
electrodes. In detail, the researchers first ascertained the multitudinous equipotential
locations and connected them to form the equipotential line. Subsequently, the
researchers had drawn the electric field lines that proceeded from the positive
conductor to the negative conductor such that they cross the equipotential lines at right
angles. Note that the equipotential line was mapped using a digital multimeter to situate
the points with equal potential.
In line with the discussion, field lines are maneuvered to assist the visualization
of a vector field such as an electric field that surrounds a charge or a charged object.
Fundamentally, an electric field line is an imaginary line that is drawn such that the
electric field vectors are always tangent to it at every point along the line; it is also
directed in the same direction as the electric field itself. Ergo, by convention, electric
fields emanate from positive charges and terminate on negative charges. By way of
contrast, equipotential lines, are like contour lines on a map which trace lines of equal
altitude. In this case, the "altitude" is an electric potential. Notwithstanding, equipotential
lines are always perpendicular to the electric field.
For the most part, it was interesting to assimilate multitudinous aspects about the
experiment. To enumerate, for section A, the whereabouts of the points of the
equipotential lines resulted into a parabolic pattern. To explain, from this, it has been
noted that the farther it is from the poles the smaller the electric field. Henceforth, the
relation between the electric field and the distance from the poles was inversely
proportional. Be that as it may, for section B, the whereabouts of the equipotential lines
resulted into a quarter circle pattern. Note that is identical to a circle when reflected. To
explain, from this, it has been noted that the number of electric field lines that were
illustrated was proportional to the amount of charge on the object. To illustrate, the
closer the field lines gets, the stronger the field was in that region. Ergo, the electric field
is inversely proportional to the distance from the point source.
In the final analysis, the application of electric fields and equipotential lines is a
vital factor in the field of Science (e.g. incorporation of the heart). To explain, the heart
relies on the electrical signals to maintain its rhythm. To emphasize, these electrical
signals prompts the chambers of the heart to contract or relax. Ergo, when a person has
a heart attack, the movement of these electrical signals may be intermittent. As a result,
an artificial pacemaker and a defibrillator may be operated to initiate the rhythm of
electrical signals. Equally important, the equipotential lines around the heart: (a) the
thoracic region and (b) the axis of the heart, are useful routes to monitor the structure
and functions of the heart.

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