Ch. 21 & 22: Electromagnetism and AC Circuits
Electromagnetism is one of the four essential forces in Physics (the others are gravity and the weak & strong nuclear forces). Hans Christian Oerstad is credited with its discovery in 1820, and Michael Faraday is generally credited with its early development. It plays an important role in modern society through electric power generation, communications, motors, generators, electric cars, military hardware, medical industry, and countless other areas.
Alternating Current (AC) is how we power society, for the most part. AC power can be 'transformed' easily to raise or lower it's voltage. New terms in discussing AC power are 'inductance', 'reactance', and 'impedance'. In this unit we learn how to design circuits using inductors, capacitors, and resistive loads.
Alternating Current (AC) is how we power society, for the most part. AC power can be 'transformed' easily to raise or lower it's voltage. New terms in discussing AC power are 'inductance', 'reactance', and 'impedance'. In this unit we learn how to design circuits using inductors, capacitors, and resistive loads.
Reading
Young & Geller Ch. 21 Electromagnetic Induction
Young & Geller Ch. 22 Alternating Current
Lab
AC Circuit-build PhET WebLab
AC Circuits problems
(This needs updating to new textbook) Problems 36, 39, 43 at the end of Ch. 22. Do all sections of each problem. You will find suitable example problems done in the chapter. Enter your answers directly into Canvas.
Young & Geller Ch. 21 Electromagnetic Induction
Young & Geller Ch. 22 Alternating Current
Lab
AC Circuit-build PhET WebLab
AC Circuits problems
(This needs updating to new textbook) Problems 36, 39, 43 at the end of Ch. 22. Do all sections of each problem. You will find suitable example problems done in the chapter. Enter your answers directly into Canvas.
| ac_circuits_lecture_notes.docx |
Faraday's Electromagnetism Weblab
| faradays_electromagnetism_weblab_.doc |
LC Circuits and Radio Tuners Weblab
| LC_circuits_and_radio_tuners_weblab_student_handout.docx |
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