Electrostatic experiments do not work well on humid days

Last updated: 6/7/2023

Electrostatic experiments do not work well on humid days because moist air conducts electricity A charged matellic body has same potential but the distribution of charge may or may not be uniform A small metal ball is suspended in a uniform electric field with the help of an insulated thread If a high ener X ray beam falls on the ball it will be deflected in the direction of the field