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Electrostatics PPTElectrostatics PPT
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Bowels Physics
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9th - 12th
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Electrostatics

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Explore behavior of particles that cannot be seen with a detailed PowerPoint presentation that outlines the basics of electrostatics. The presentation addresses the charge of subatomic particles, conductors and insulators, and induction and grounding. It also demonstrates how to use vectors to find resultant forces and direction.

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electrostatics, electric charge, protons, neutrons, electrons, conductors, insulators, induction, friction, vectors

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the presentation to introduce the concept of electrostatics
  • Give individuals a set of practice problems after the lesson as a check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Introduces a large amount of vocabulary, which may be difficult for ELL pupils

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  • Resource provided as an editable PowerPoint file
  • Presentation uses diagrams and illustrations to bring meaning to abstract concepts

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