1. Electricity & Magnetism
Chapter 8
Student Learning Objectives
Recall properties of charge
Characterize static electricity
Differentiate between series and parallel circuits
Describe properties of magnets
Analyze electromagnetic systems

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What is charge?
All matter is composed of atoms which contain charged particles.
electron
proton
neutron
Charge
− 1
+ 1
–1.6 x 10−19 C
+1.6 x 10−19 C
Mass
9.1 x kg
1.67 x 10–27 kg
1.67 x kg
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Electric Vocabulary

3. Neutral atoms have the same number of electrons and protons.
Law of conservation of charge: The total amount of electric charge in the universe remains constant. Charge is never created or destroyed.
Neutral atoms have the same number of electrons and protons. 2 He
Atomic Number

4. Opposite charges  attract
Objects become charged when they lose or gain electrons. (ionized)
The electric force and the gravitational force are both inverse square laws, and both apply mutual forces between two quantities.
Opposite charges  attract
Like charges  repel
Electric Force
Gravitational Force
Attract & Repel
Attract
Strong
Weak
F = k(q1)(q2) d2
k is a constant = 9.0 x 109 Nm2/C2
q = charge
d = distance between charges

5. Repulsive and Attractive Electrical Forces
Two negative charges repel
Two positive charges repel
One negative and one positive attract
Repulse
Repulse
Attract
Section 8.1

6. Practice
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7. How do objects become charged? The Science of Static Electricity
Electrons are lost or gained, or are redistributed within the object.
Friction: electrons are “knocked loose” and transferred
Contact: electrons are transferred
Induction: charge is rearranged
A net electric charge on an object results in static electricity.
Examples: Cars & Clothes

8. Practice
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9. What is an electric field?
An electric field surrounds charge, modifying the space near the charge.
An electric field explains the action-at-a-distance between charged objects.
Charge affects the space around itself.
Objects are affected by the field established in that space.
Electric fields interact.
Lines of Force

10. What are the properties of electric circuits?
Electric current is the net movement of electrons.
Electrons are present in all electrical systems.
When they begin to move, there is current.
Current = I = q/t
Two different electric potentials set-up an electric field, which causes existing electrons to flow from the high potential to the low potential.
EPE → KE as charge is accelerated through the system.
No difference in electric potential = no charge will flow.
E Field  Current

11. Examples: Wall Outlets (ac), Batteries (dc), Lightening, "Shock War", Bird on a Wire
Voltage is created by a difference in electric potential energy.
Electric resistance is a measure how difficult it is for electrons to move within the system.
Conductivity
Length
Diameter
Temperature
How do Batteries Work?

12. Simple Electrical Circuit
The light bulb offers resistance. The kinetic energy of the electric energy is converted to heat and radiant energy.
Section 8.2

13. Electrical Circuit & Waterwheel Analogy
Section 8.2

14. Practice V = IR P = IV Ohms Law
Power is the rate at which the electric energy is used by a system.
V = IR
P = IV
V=Voltage (V) or Potential Difference
I = Current (A)
R = Resistance ()
P = Power (W)
Practice
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How do Solar Panels Work?

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16. Series Circuit Rs = R1+R2+R3+…
If one bulb were to burn out the circuit would be broken, and all the lights would go out
Same current all the way
Section 8.3

17. Current Divides, Voltage is the same
Parallel Circuit
I = I1+I2+I3+… for R in parallel: 1/Rp = 1/R1+1/R2+… for 2 R in parallel: Rp = (R1R2)/(R1+ R2)
Current Divides, Voltage is the same
Section 8.3

18. How are circuits wired? Series Circuits: single continuous loop
Voltage is divided. (energy shared)
Resistance is additive; it increases with each added piece.
Parallel Circuits: multiple parallel loops
Voltage is supplied to each parallel loop. (energy not shared)
Resistance will drop; it decreases with each added piece.
R = R1 + R2 + …
1 = …
R R1 R2

19. What are the properties of the magnetic field?
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What are the properties of the magnetic field?
All magnets have two poles; this is where the magnetic field is strongest.
A north-seeking pole
A south-seeking pole
The poles are not charged!

20. Practice: Compare and contrast electric charges and magnetic poles.
A magnetic field surrounds a magnet, modifying the space near the magnet.
Like magnetic poles  repel
Opposite magnetic poles  attract
Practice: Compare and contrast electric charges and magnetic poles.

21. What produces magnetism?
The motion of electric charge is what makes a material magnetic.
Magnets: Intrinsic magnetic moments of the electrons align. (spin)

22. Wires: Electric current forces magnetic moments to align.
Convection: ionized material in motion produces a magnetic field. I
B-Field

23. The Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field.
Protects us from solar wind
Produces aurora
And the poles switch!

24. How are electric and magnetic effects related?
Electric charge moving induces magnetism.
Magnetic field changing induces current.
E-Fields and B-Fields interact.
Faraday’s Law: Induced voltage in a coil is proportional to the number of loops, multiplied by the rate at which the magnetic field changes.
More Loops + Turning Faster = More Voltage

25. Motors/Generators Motors Current induces magnetism
Magnetic fields interact
Electric energy  Mechanical energy (Rotation)
Generators
Magnetic field induces current
Coils turned in B Field
Mechanical energy  Electrical Energy
Generators do not create energy, they convert it!

26. Example: Electric Transformer
Maxwell’s Law: A magnetic field is induced in any region of space in which an electric field is changing with time.
Example: Electric Transformer
Current = Magnetism

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Electric transformers transform the voltage.  
Step down: fewer turns in secondary
Step up: more turns in secondary
V2 = N2
V1 N1
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