Topic 5: Electricity and Magnetism

Class Notes

5.1: Electric Fields

5.2: Heating Effect of Electric Currents

5.3: Electric cells

5.4: Magnetic effects of electric currents

Formatives

Topic 5 Full Review

Practice Elements

Electrostatics (CP).pdf

Electrostatics

Conceptual Physics

DC Circuits (CP).pdf

DC Circuits

Conceptual Physics

Magnetic Forces and Fields (CP).pdf

Magnetic Fields

Conceptual Physics

Power and Electric Circuits (CP).pdf

Power

Series and Parallel Circuits

Conceptual Physics

Kirchhoff’s Laws Practice Problems

Simulations

Balloons and Static ElectricityGrab a balloon to explore concepts of static electricity such as charge transfer, attraction, repulsion, and induced charge.

Coulomb's LawVisualize the electrostatic force that two charges exert on each other. Observe how changing the sign and magnitude of the charges and the distance between them affects the electrostatic force.

Charges and FieldsArrange positive and negative charges in space and view the resulting electric field and electrostatic potential. Plot equipotential lines and discover their relationship to the electric field. Create models of dipoles, capacitors, and more!

Ohm's LawSee how the equation form of Ohm's law relates to a simple circuit. Adjust the voltage and resistance, and see the current change according to Ohm's law.

Resistance in a WireObserve changes to the equation and wire as you play with the resistivity, length, and area sliders.

Circuit Construction Kit: DCExperiment with an electronics kit! Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, fuses, and switches. Determine if everyday objects are conductors or insulators, and take measurements with an ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view.

Circuit Construction Kit: DC - Virtual LabDo you like Circuit Construction Kit: DC, but want to use only in-line ammeters? This is the sim for you! Experiment with an electronics kit. Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, fuses, and switches. Determine if everyday objects are conductors or insulators, and take measurements with a lifelike ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view.

YouTube Videos

Electric Fields

Kirchhoff's Laws

Magnetic Field

The 'Corner' Right Hand Rule

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