Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In Under 4 minutes, explore the groundbreaking **experiment** that measured **electron charge**! This video explains the **millikan oil drop experiment**, detailing how the forces on the droplets are balanced, ultimately revealing the **quantized charge**. Discover how **robert millikan** measured the charge of an electron.
See my longer more detailed video - youtu.be/-tLRfIu3h54
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In Under 4 minutes, explore the groundbreaking **experiment** that measured **electron charge**! This video explains the **millikan oil drop experiment**, detailing how the forces on the droplets are balanced, ultimately revealing the **quantized charge**. Discover how **robert millikan** measured the charge of an electron.
See my longer more detailed video - youtu.be/-tLRfIu3h54
Designed for quick review or when you have little time for longer videos
Like what I do? Support by buying me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/physicshigh
Subscribe - youtube.com/c/physicshigh
For on going support, support me at Patreon: patreon.com/physicshigh
LIKE and SHARE with your peers. And please add a COMMENT to let me know I have helped you.
Physics High is committed to producing content that teaches physics concepts at a level a high schooler can understand.
See physicshigh.com for all my videos and other resources.
As well as this I produce a podcast series called Deep Impact - interviews with science communicators as to what they do, what drives them to communicate their craft
You will find these on the channel and also on podcast sites such as Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts
👥 Social
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Follow me on
facebook: @physicshigh
twitter: @physicshigh
Instagram: @physicshigh
