The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Newton's Laws and Electrical Force

Begin with the classic static electricity demonstrations: the behavior of charged balloons and metal leaves of an electroscope. Then move on to test the electrical conductivity of various materials. Give physics pupils a charge with...

This informative tutorial on Coulomb's Law and electric force in physics features a definition as well as formulas, diagrams, and learning exercises.

Add some spark to your physical science instruction with this short video on static electricity. Taking a look at the fundamental structure of atoms, this fun film explains how rubbing objects together can cause electrons to move...

Action at a Distance will enlighten learners studying electric fields. What are electric fields and what is the concept of action-at-a-distance? Take advantage of the interactive at the end of the reading.

Explore charge interactions, the charging of objects by conduction and induction, and the grounding of objects in this interactive.

Students will understand the meaning and application of polarization with this detailed explanation which includes links for hands on learning and comprehension questions.

This wave and electromagnetism assignment is so thorough, it could be used as a unit exam. The first section of it covers wave concepts. The next section addresses static electricity. There is a section that deals with electric circuits....

Visualize the underlying cause for the attraction between a charged and an uncharged object. The animation allows students to see the response of electrons.

Pay close attention to the three variables between two charged objects, Coulomb's Law is the quantitative expression of these variables. Understand the purpose of the law and extend the understanding through Coulomb's Law Interactive...

With this interactive tutorial, students explore the basic terminology and concepts of neutral and charged objects.