Millikans Oil Drop Experiment
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)
- Subjects: Physics
- Produced By: Classroom Video
- Year: 1991
- Country: Australia
- Language: English
- Running Time: 20m
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Two experiments are described and filmed. Topics include using static drops to balance mg against nqe; plotting voltages on drops; falling drops give size of drop; reasons for experimental error; Millikan's questionable scientific method; the remarkable accuracy of Millikan's work.