Does the charge on a particle affect its energy? Scholars first explore how the strength of a charge affect the potential energy. They observe the change in the electric fields as this potential energy changes.

Concepts

charged particles, electric charge, negative charges, positive charges, electric fields, force diagrams, force, electromagnetic force, potential energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide pupils with two charge locations and strength and ask them to sketch the electric field
• Have individuals describe the effect of charge location and strength on the potential energy of the particle

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on an understanding of potential energy

Pros

• Provides a strong visual to show the relationship between potential energy and charged particles
• Allows pupils to explore at their own pace

Cons

• None