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Physics

Electric charge, field, and potential

Physics

Electric charge, field, and potential

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Charge and electric force (Coulomb's law)

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Triboelectric effect and charge
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Coulomb's Law
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Conductors and insulators
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Conservation of charge
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Electric field

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Electric field definition
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Electric field direction
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Magnitude of electric field created by a charge
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Net electric field from multiple charges in 1D
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Net electric field from multiple charges in 2D
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Electric field
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Proof: Field from infinite plate (part 1)
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Proof: Field from infinite plate (part 2)
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Electric potential energy, electric potential, and voltage

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Electric potential energy
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Electric potential energy (part 2-- involves calculus)
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Voltage
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Electric potential energy of charges
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Electric potential at a point in space
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Electric potential charge configuration
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About this unit

Electric forces hold together the atoms and molecules in your eyes which allow you to read this sentence. Take a moment and learn about the force that holds our bodies together.