Historic views, from the two-fluid concept of the Greeks to Franklin’s single positive fluid, explain electrostatic charge in terms of electrons. Discusses static charge build up, dangers of uncontrolled discharge, and controlled discharge.
Languages: English
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Electromagnetic Waves – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 3
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Transferring Charge
Introduces charging by conduction and induction by showing how Rice Krispies are attracted to a charged rod and then fly off. Explains a Van de Graaf generator and presents interviews with a rock climber, photocopier technician and aerospace engineer.
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The Electric Nature of the Atom – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 4
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Coulomb’s Law
A torsion balance is used in a quantitative analysis of the relationship among charge, distance and electrostatic force to verify Coulomb’s law. Compares Coulomb’s law of electrostatic force and Newton’s law of universal gravitational force.
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Quantum Nature of Light – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 4
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Quantum Nature of the Atom – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 4
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Writing the Final Examination
Students and teachers discuss how to set up a game plane for writing an exam. Several exam questions are solved to help demonstrate how to approach the multiple choice, numerical response and written response sections of an exam.
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Physics: A World in Motion – Resource Correlation Guide
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Conservation of Engergy – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 1
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.