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This page provides a set of 6 context-rich physics problems relating to electric circuits, appropriate for high school introductory physics. The problems will give students practice in applying Ohm's Law and evaluating realistic electronics design diagrams. Context-rich problems are carefully constructed to promote problem-solving skills through the context of real-life scenarios. Students work cooperatively to: 1) visualize the problem, 2) decide together upon a strategy, 3) apply physics concepts to solve the problem, and 4) evaluate/test the solution. Problems are formulated so that they cannot be solved in a few steps by copying a pattern.
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