How Do I Find the Electric Field for the Whole Plane Using My Lab Data?

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To find the electric field for the entire plane using lab data, the relationship lEl = DeltaV/DeltaL can be applied, where DeltaV is the voltage difference and DeltaL is the distance between points. The user has successfully calculated the electric field magnitude for individual points, given a constant distance of 1 cm and recorded voltages. Sharing a sketch of the field and equipotential lines could provide additional insights for further analysis. The discussion emphasizes the importance of visual data in understanding the electric field distribution. Overall, the approach is sound, and collaboration can enhance accuracy.
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Homework Statement



If i have a sketch of field lines, and equipotential lines which i completed in a lab, and i know the voltage,V, of points located at intervals ,L, how do i find the electric field for the whole plane?


Homework Equations



lEl = DeltaV/DeltaL


The Attempt at a Solution



I can find the electric field magnitude for each individual point that i plotted because my distance L was 1cm(constant) and i recorded the voltage at each point.
 
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Josh930 said:

Homework Statement



If i have a sketch of field lines, and equipotential lines which i completed in a lab, and i know the voltage,V, of points located at intervals ,L, how do i find the electric field for the whole plane?


Homework Equations



lEl = DeltaV/DeltaL


The Attempt at a Solution



I can find the electric field magnitude for each individual point that i plotted because my distance L was 1cm(constant) and i recorded the voltage at each point.

Welcome to the PF. It sounds like you are on the right track. Can you scan your drawing and post it so we can check it?
 

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