Product Code : EL-PLE-16327
Eduscope India is a leading Pith Ball Electroscope
Quick Answer: The Pith Ball Electroscope is a simple device used to detect the presence and type of electric charge on an object, making it dependable physics lab equipment India schools and colleges rely on for electrostatics practicals — a durable, export-ready choice for institutions sourcing laboratory equipment school India wide and overseas.
Construction and Specifications
It consists of a chrome-plated brass pillar mounted on a wooden base, carrying two lightweight pith ball spheres suspended on unspun silk threads. When a charged object is brought near, the pith balls are either attracted to or repelled by it, confirming the presence — and indicating the type — of electric charge.
Technical Specifications
Instrument Type
Pith Ball Electroscope
Application
Detecting presence and type of electric charge
Pillar
Chrome-plated brass, mounted on wooden base
Sensing Element
Two lightweight pith ball spheres on unspun silk threads
Related Instruments
Pair the Pith Ball Electroscope with related electricity instruments from our Physics Lab Equipment range, including the Milli Ammeter and the Wheat Stone Bridge, both suited to complementary electricity experiments.
