Wire diameter (micrometers):
Straw tube diameter (millimeters):
Applied wire tension (grams):
Wire length (centimeters):
Wire density (g/cm3):
Gas dielectric constant:
Applied load (G's) :
Applied potential (volts):
Preamp feedback capacitance (pF):
Critical voltage (volts) (Applied potential must be below this value) =
Max deflection (sagitta), due to loading alone (micrometers) =
Max deflection (sagitta), due to load + electrostatic force (micrometers) =
Nominal capacitance (pF) (this is the capacitance assuming zero deflection) =
New capacitance (pF) =
Capacitance change (10-15 F) (this is the new capacitance due to wire deflection) =
Induced charge (10-15 C) =
Preamp output voltage (millivolts)=