Objectives:

After completing this module students will be familiar with the definition of the electrostatic potential and will be able to calculate the potential difference between two points in space for various charge distributions.  Students will be able to obtain the electric field when given the potential.  They will be able to list the properties of conductors in static situations.  Students will have been introduced to various electrostatic devices.

Electric Potential

Study the on-line material:

• Electric potential

• Electric dipoles

• Conductors in electrostatics

Start:

• Class participation module 2 discussion

Complete:

• Assignment A2

Electrostatic devices

Study the on-line material:

• Electrostatic devices

• Capacitors

• Membranes

• EKG

Complete:

• Assignment H2 and Extra Credit 2

• Lab 2

• Class participation module 2 discussion