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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Charles Augustin De Coulomb

For Students 9th - 10th
A large complete authoritative biography of Coulomb. Five large pictures, over a dozen links to contemporaries, references, a poster, other mathematicians. A fine source.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Charles Augustin De Coulomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb invented a device, dubbed the torsion balance, that allowed him to measure very small charges and experimentally estimate the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged bodies. The data he obtained...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Resources: Electromagnetic Field Theory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level electrical engineering textbook starting from the Coulomb-Lorentz force law on a point charge. Sample problems that reinforce the content are found at the end of each chapter. Includes downloadable excerpts of the textbook...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Point Charge Potential

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Georgia State University explains the concept of electric potential about a point charge or combination of severat point charges. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the effect of distance...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Voltage

For Students 9th - 10th
Electrical currents and voltage are defined and illustrated.
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The Elevator Museum: Andre Marie Ampere

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography highlighting the scientific achievements of Andre-Marie Ampere, who has been considered the "Newton of electricity."

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