Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
Producers: Alberta Advanced Education
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Electrostatics
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.
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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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Nuclear Physics – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 4
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Work and Energy
Elevators, escalators and an amusement park ride explain mechanical energy transformations and provide data to calculate the work done and power developed. Examines the principles of work, power and energy, and analyses data obtained from an air table.