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= Faraday's ice pail experiment
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Faraday's ice pail experiment is a classical demonstration of electrostatics conducted by the scientist Michael Faraday in the early 19th century. The experiment illustrates the principles of electrical charge distribution and grounding. \#\#\# Description of the Experiment: 1. **Equipment**: The setup consists of a conducting container, commonly referred to as the "ice pail," which is usually made of metal.