Explore the relationship between the distance and the force of charged particles. Scholars adjust the location of charged particles to change the path of a launched particle. By displaying the electric field, they can make a connection between the force of the charge and the motion of the particle.

Concepts

electric fields, charged particles, electric charge, negative charges, positive charges, vectors, force, force diagrams

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to sketch the electric fields from three of their trials
• Give individuals an electric field and ask them to predict the movement of a particle

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a strong understanding of the movement of charged particles

Pros

• Provides two levels of exploration to extend learning
• Includes barriers within the game to increase motivation

Cons

• None