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The discussion centers on the concept of "tubes" in capacitors, specifically in the context of a lab experiment involving a capacitor-like setup using tap water as a dielectric. The formula C=E[N(t)/N(v)] is referenced, where N(t) represents the number of "tubes" connecting the conductors. In this context, "tubes" refer to the pathways through which electric field lines propagate between the conductors. Understanding this concept is crucial for accurately measuring electric potentials in the experiment.

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"tubes" in capacitor

Homework Statement



question is: what are tubes in capacitor?
or...
tubes connecting the conductors?

I'm supposed to find number of tubes...

During a "Equipotentials and Electric Field lines" Lab
where I create a Capacitor-like settings and measure the different potentials at different location. tap water inside a large, broad bowl is used as dielectric of capacitor...then electric field of the water is drawn. (AC source was used, Two conducting objects that are connected by alligator clip was placed on the bowl).

I need to apply this formula for my lab
C=E[N(t)/N(v)]

and it said "N(t) is the number of 'tubes' connecting the conductor.

What do they mean by tubes?

Homework Equations


C=E[N(t)/N(v)]

(E stands for EMF voltage
N(t) is number of delta V's between conductors
N(t) is number of "tubes" connecting the conductor.

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