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Gauss's Law and Electrostatics with Conductors

Gauss's Law
Electrostatics with Conductors

Gauss's Law

Demonstration
Faraday Cage
This demonstration includes a picture, description, suggestion of use, equipment needed, and the approximate setup time.
  Faraday Cage

Lecture Notes and Tutorial
Gauss Law
These notes from Frank Wolfs at the University of Rochester contain calculus-level, detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.
  Gauss Law

Simulation
Physics Simulation Library
Each simulation includes an audio introduction and general directions. These simulations are very well designed, and each experiment gives the opportunity to change the parameters, collect data, and interpret various graphs. A simulation of Gauss's Law is included.
  Physics Simulation Library

Electrostatics with Conductors

Lecture Notes and Tutorial
Conductors and Shells
These notes from PhysicsLAB by Catherine H. Colwell contain detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.
  Conductors and Shells



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