Chapter 23: The Electric Field

Study Plan

With this and other concepts developed in this chapter, we can investigate questions such as:

  • What is the approximate distribution of charge in a thundercloud, and what electric field does it produce some distance from the cloud? (Example 2, page 725)
  • How does the charge distribution in a thundercloud affect the arrangement of charges on the (conducting) ground below the cloud? What is the resulting electric field at ground level? (Example 3, page 727)

Organize

  1. Prepare for lecture by reading the assigned sections from Chapter 23 in your textbook or ebook. This will provide an organizing framework for concepts introduced in lecture, and help you take better notes.
  2. Take the checkup quiz and work the Checkup questions in your textbook to assess your understanding of basic concepts. Take note of any topics you need to review further.
  3. Review the Examples from your textbook. These progress from simple to complex, and provide concrete illustrations of the concepts discussed.
  4. Review the Problem Solving Techniques box on Electric Fields and Electric Field of Charge Distribution from your textbook.

Learn

  1. Re-read Chapter 23 and review your lecture notes.
  2. Access the Online Concept Tutorials given for this chapter. Tutorials use animation and interactive exercises to help develop your understanding of fundamental topics.
    Electric Fields
    Sections: 23.1, 23.3
  3. Use the FlashCards to test your memory for new key terms and equations.
  4. Work the end of chapter Problems and Review Problems assigned by your instructor. If your instructor has assigned SmartWork online homework, login from the right navigation pane.

Connect

  1. Throughout the text Physics in Practice boxes explore real-world applications of core concepts in specific detail. In Chapter 23 see:
    Concept in Context Physics in Practice: Electrostatic Precipitators
  2. Physics in the News offers additional real-world physics applications, and a daily dose of science-based news.

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