Unit 5: Electrostatic Systems

Physics Essential Standards Covered:

Phy.3.1 Explain charges in electrostatic systems. 

• Phy.3.1.1 Explain qualitatively the fundamental properties of the interactions of charged objects.

• Phy.3.1.2 Explain the geometries and magnitudes of electric fields.

• Phy.3.1.3 Explain how Coulomb's law relates to the electrostatic interactions among charged objects.

• Phy.3.1.4 Explain the mechanisms for producing electrostatic charges, including charging by friction, conduction, and induction. 

• Phy.3.1.5 Explain how differences in electrostatic potentials relate to the potential energy of charged objects.