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Common misconceptions about the topic of electrostatics are fully explored in this resource for teachers and learners. The author debunks more than a dozen myths, such as "static electricity is electricity at rest", as he offers comprehensive explanations of the phenomenon.
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: "Static" Electricity
Unit Title: Teaching About Electrostatics Common misconceptions about the topic of electrostatics are fully explored in this resource for both teachers and learners. The author debunks more than a dozen myths as he offers comprehensive explanations of related phenomena. Link to Unit:
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