Living Physics Portal: Electricity

Abstract: One of the most important ideas IPLS students need to learn is that equations are not just calculational tools; they represent relationships between physical variables that change together (co-vary)—their functional dependence. Understanding this sort of relationship is rarely
emphasized in introductory mathematics classes, and students who have not yet learned to blend conceptual ideas with mathematical symbols may not see the relevance and power of this idea. This unit offers a collection of readings, activities, and problems that can help students learn to use functional dependence productively.

Resource Types: Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access

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ExpertTA

Authors:

Edward Redish

University of Maryland, College Park

NEXUS Physics

Living Physics Portal Team

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Physics Topics:

Electricity & Magnetism > Electric Fields and Potential > Electric Field

Electricity & Magnetism > Electrostatics > General, Coulomb's Law

Life Sciences Topics:

None

Chemistry Topics:

Intermolecular Forces

Math Topics:

Algebra; Exponentials and Logarithms; Geometry; Graphical Analysis

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