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Easyphysics: Chapter 15 the Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate circuits. Some topics examined are a photo resistor, capacitor, and diode. The resource includes a circuit applet.
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rlc Circuit Function Generator

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An electrical circuit simulation modeling a resistor, capacitor, and inductor in a series. Vary the resistance, capacitance, inductance and source frequency in the simulation.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Capacitors in Parallel

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the total energy stored on a group of capacitors in a parallel circuit.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Capacitor Charging Through a Resistor in Dc Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the rate at which a capacitor charges. Students can change the resistance and capacitance in the circuit and monitor the current, voltage and charge on the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners are introduced to several key concepts of electronic circuits. They learn about some of the physics behind circuits, the key components in a circuit and their pervasiveness in our homes and everyday lives. Students learn about...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Series of Capacitors in Parallel

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the total energy stored on a group of capacitors in a combination circuit.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Cl Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows how simple harmonic motion is used in a circuit comprised of an inductor and a capacitor. Includes detailed formula derivation utilizing calculus.
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California Institute of Technology

Magnet Lab: Caltech Physics Applets

For Students 9th - 10th
Although specifically designed for physics students at Caltech, anyone interested in learning more about electricity, magnetism or various other physical phenomena can benefit by exploring these interactive applets. A circuit tutorial...
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Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Electromagnetic Oscillating Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation is about an oscillatory electromagnetic circuit formed by a capacitor and an inductor.
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Simple Ac Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
A general overview of simple AC circuits. Included is a Java applet that lets you change components from a resistor, to a capacitor or coil.
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California Institute of Technology

Caltech Physics: Lrc Circuit Applet

For Students 9th - 10th
See how a resistor (R), a capacitor (C), and an inductor (L) react with one another in a system.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Capacitance and Inductance

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about capacitors and inductors and their role in electrical circuits.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics: Electrical Systems Study Guide

For Students 6th - 9th
A study guide covering electrical systems.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Where There Is Charge, There Can Be Sparks!

For Students 9th - 10th
In this short science project you will learn how to build a capacitor using common household items. By testing different charge cycles, you will work to discover how much charge is stored in a Leyden jar capacitor.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Inductance and Maxwell's Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will look at the energy stored in the magnetic field of an inductor. Self-inductance and mutual inductance will be distinguished and circuits with capacitors and inductors, or LC circuits will be...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics Ii: Electricity and Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level physics course highlighting electricity and magnetism. This course is divided into several modules including electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and...
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Technology Student

Technology Student: Electronics Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a wealth of material on electronics. Various components and techniques are thoroughly described and clearly illustrated.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Flashing Neon Light

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about how capacitors are used in circuits to create transient events such as the flash of a light bulb using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available....
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Touch Screen

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about how capacitances add up in series and parallel by exploring the physics behind a touch-screen device using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Sparks Tutorial: Finding the Cutoff Frequency

For Students 9th - 10th
AC circuits with capacitors and inductors respond to the frequency, as well as the voltage. Find the frequency value that reduces the circuit power to half the maximum.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dielectrics Article

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Khan Academy provides information about dielectrics. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).