Embedded Files
Articles to view or download:
Wikipedia article on Maxwell's life and contributions (11 pages); to view or download, click here
Maxwell biography, one of the the MacTutor series (5 pages); to view or download, click here
If you have the time, please feel free to read sections 8.5 - 8.7 . I've put them as readings in Class 6 to lighten the reading load for Class 5.
To view or download the above readings, a pdf of pages 541 to 571, click here
To view or download the above readings, a pdf of pages 599 to 617, click here
Points to Ponder
Can you think of any natural phenomena that tie electrical effects to light?
Most of us are familiar with static electricity. How have you experienced it and handled it? What have you learned about the nature of electricity from those experiences?
Optional Reading and Viewing
For other reading and viewing, click on the link Of Further Interest - Maxwell
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