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In this model, learners move charges around a simulated electric field to determine how certain variables affect interactions among charged bodies. First, drag a positive or negative charge (or both) onto the field. The simulation allows you to place "E-Field Sensors", small positive test charges. Drag a sensor to display the voltage value at any point on the field or plot equipotential lines. A virtual tape measure is also provided to calculate distance. Resource now available in HTML5.
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Next Generation Science StandardsMotion and Stability: Forces and Interactions (HS-PS2)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (9-12)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Structure and Properties of Matter (PS1.A)
Types of Interactions (PS2.B)
Relationship Between Energy and Forces (PS3.C)
Crosscutting Concepts (K-12)
Patterns (K-12)
Cause and Effect (K-12)
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity (3-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Developing and Using Models (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
NGSS Nature of Science Standards (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Developing and Using Models (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4G. Forces of Nature
11. Common Themes
11B. Models
11D. Scale
This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: "Static" Electricity
Unit Title: Electric Field Now in HTML5 Learners move charges around a simulated electric field to determine how certain variables affect interactions among charged bodies. Drag positive and negative charges onto the field and watch the resulting field lines. We like this model because it's easily adaptable for the middle school learner. It specifically meets NGSS content standard MS-PS2.B.ii about the relationship between field strength and distances between the interacting objects. Link to Unit:
Topic: "Static" Electricity
Unit Title: Electric Field Now in HTML5 This robust model lets students move charges around a simulated electric field to determine how certain variables affect interactions among charged bodies. First, drag a positive or negative charge (or both) onto the field. The simulations allows you to place "E-Field Sensors", small positive test charges. Drag a sensor to display the voltage value at any point on the field or plot equipotential lines. A virtual tape measure is also provided to calculate distance. Link to Unit:
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