This is Page 2 of a PLTL workshop for introductory physics, at the undergraduate sophomore level. It may also be used in Workshop Physics, or simply as supplemental material for the course.
Page 3 of 6 of a PLTL workshop on introductory calculus-based physics, addressing Coulomb electrostatic fields. This page addresses an example of the electric field at any point on the axis of a cylinder of uniform charge density outside the cylinder itself. The emphasis is on leading students to understanding of relationships, and heuristic techniques to encourage students to work through details on their own initiative.
Page 4 of 6 of a PLTL workshop in introductory physics, calculus-based electricity and magnetism.
Page 6 of 6 of a PLTL workshop on Coulomb electric fields in introductory physics. This page addresses post-solution considerations for students to follow the PLTL workshop.
The University of California, Irvine Extension, supported by generous grants from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The Boeing Company, is developing online courses to prepare science and mathematics teachers for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
UC Irvine Extension's online test-preparation courses correspond with the 10 CSET science subtests and three CSET mathematics subtests.
The EJS Charge In B-Field model allows the user to simulate moving charged particles in two identical magnetic field regions separated by a zero magnetic field gap.
In this physics lab students will investigate whether Ohm's Law applies to common electric devices (incandescent light bulbs and LEDs). This activity is based on a PRISMS activity.
The EJS Parallel Plate Capacitor model displays a parallel-plate capacitor which consists of two identical metal plates, placed parallel to one another. The capacitor can be charged by connecting one plate to the positive terminal of a battery and the other plate to the negative terminal. The dielectric constant and the separation of the plates can be changed via sliders.
The EJS Three Charged Particles model displays up three charged objects, one at each corner of an equilateral triangle. The charges have different magnitudes - your job is to rank the charges based on their magnitudes, from largest to smallest. You can drag the charges around to see the effect on the net force on each charge.
The EJS Three Current-Carrying Wires model is a ranking task exercise involving the ranking of the current magnitudes in three parallel current-carrying wires. The simulation displays the net force on each wire because of the other two wires.
The EJS Helmholtz Coils Model shows a the magnetic field between two circular coils of wire. The default configuration, known as a Helmholtz coil, sets the separation distance D equal to the coil radius R. These values produce a nearly uniform magnetic field B between the coils.
This is a guided inquiry in which the students determine how a light bulb works.
This activity is an inquiry where students will design an electrolytic cell that produces work in the form of lighting a bulb.
Light and Matter is a six-volume series of introductory physics textbooks.
This digital textbook was reviewed for its alignment with California content standards.
The EJS Magnetic Field from Loops model computes the B-field created by an electric current through a straight wire, a closed loop, and a solenoid. Users can adjust the vertical position of the slice through the 3D field.
