Unit 9: Electrostatics

SC.912.P.10.10 - Compare the magnitude and range of the four fundamental forces (gravitational, electromagnetic, weak nuclear, strong nuclear).  (Content Complexity Level 2)

• identify scenarios in which each of the four forces is prevalent

• qualitatively compare the magnitudes of the four fundamental forces

• qualitatively compare the range of the four fundamental forces
  
  

SC.912.P.10.13 - Relate the configuration of static charges to the electric field, electric force, electric potential, and electric potential energy.  (Content Complexity Level 3)

• describe and relate the two types of electric charge (positive and negative)

• define, compare, and contrast electric fields, electric forces, electric potentials, and electric potential energies

• describe (qualitatively and quantitatively) the field strength, force, potential, and energy for a given charge arrangement
  
  

SC.912.P.10.14 - Differentiate among conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. (Content Complexity Level 2)

• define and contrast properties of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators

• describe what makes a material a good conductor or insulator (e.g., stability of valence electrons)

• describe the process of doping and how it alters the conductive properties of a material

SC.912.P.10.10

• How are the strength of the four fundamental forces similar?

• Explain the magnitude of a nuclear force.

• Compare and contrast the range of the four forces.

SC.912.P.10.13

• How are the static charges arranged in an electric field?

• Why would the electric force change?

• What causes the arrangement of an electric field to change?

SC.912.P.10.14

• How does the composition of an object impact energy transfer?

• Why would you need to use a conductor, semi-conductor or insulator?

• Compare the impact of a variety of conductors or insulators.

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