Ch. 19: Electrical Fields & Capacitors
Reading
BJU Physics Ch. 19
AP Classroom: We will continue with practice tests. Time yourself.
The Big Ideas
Labs
Several labs illustrate the topics.
BJU Physics Ch. 19
AP Classroom: We will continue with practice tests. Time yourself.
The Big Ideas
- Volts = energy per unit charge, as in Joules/Coulomb
- Capacitors are the descendants of Leyden Jars. They store electric charge, which can be discharged quickly. They are used in circuits for many reasons.
Labs
Several labs illustrate the topics.
- Capacitor lab (RC Circuit-Build lab)
- Solar Design Project, wherein we design a Solar Power Plant using software
- Capacitors weblab
| 14._bju_ch._19_capacitors_and_electric_fields__14pp_.pdf |
| 14._bju_ch._19_capacitors_problems_page_444.pdf |
| 14._electric_potential_and_capacitors_lecture_notes.docx |
Capacitor lab (R-C Circuits lab)
This is a circuit-build lab, using actual hardware components and breadboards. If you've never built circuits, you'll find it's fun. IMPORTANT: Remember to bring the lab handout and lab report instructions!
This is a circuit-build lab, using actual hardware components and breadboards. If you've never built circuits, you'll find it's fun. IMPORTANT: Remember to bring the lab handout and lab report instructions!
| 11._capacitor_lab_handout.pdf |
| capacitor_lab_report_instructions__r-c_circuit_build_lab_.docx |
Homework
Problems are hosted in Canvas. See due date there.
Problems are hosted in Canvas. See due date there.
Capacitors weblab
| 14._capacitor_weblab_rev_2024.docx |
(Optional) Solar Power Design problem
| Solar Power Design Problem instructions.docx |
Below: Some ideas for making your own capacitors...
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