Static Electricity

The Charged Vs. Uncharged Objects Video Tutorial describes the structure of the atom and explains how an understanding of atomic structure informs our beliefs about the difference between a charged and uncharged object.

The Charge Interactions Video Tutorial discusses the three types of charge interactions and explains how to use such an understanding to determine the charge of an object from simple experimental observations.

The Conductors and Insulators Video Tutorial describes the difference between a conductor and an insulator using numerous illustrations and examples. The effect that being a conductor or an insulator has upon the electrostatic behavior of objects is explained.

The Polarization Video Tutorial explains explains what polarization is and describes how it occurs. The polarization of conductors and insulators is contrasted and explained. The video is filled with demonstrations, animations, and informative graphics.

The Triboelectric Charging Video Tutorial discusses the charging process known as triboelectric charging. The process is described and demonstrated. The result of the process is explained. The use of a triboelectric series to predict the charge an object would acquire is discussed; examples are given.

The Charging by Induction Video Tutorial describes what charging by induction is and explains how and why it occurs. Numerous examples, animations, and illustrations are provided.

The Charging by Conduction Video Tutorial describes what charging by conduction is and explains how and why it occurs. Numerous examples, animations, and illustrations are provided.

The Grounding Video Tutorial describes what grounding is and explains how and why it occurs. Numerous examples, animations, and illustrations are provided.

The Coulomb's Law Video Tutorial explains Coulomb's law of electric force and shows how it is used to solve three unique physics problems.

The Proportional Reasoning with Coulomb's Law Video Tutorial explains how Coulomb's law can be used to predict the effect that variations in the quantity of charge or the separation distance have upon the electrostatic force.

The Coulomb's Law and Force Analysis Video Tutorial steps through the solution to four difficult physics problems involving Coulomb's Law. The problems blend critical thinking, strong conceptual understanding, solid algebra skills, and the use of right-angle trigonometry.

The Electric Field Concept Video Tutorial explains what is meant by the term electric field. Relying upon a stinky field analogy, Mr. H explains how a source of charge alters the electrical properties of the surrounding space by the creation of an electric field. Other charges interact with that altered space to feel the affect of the charge.

The Electric Field Intensity Video Tutorial discusses the mathematics of electric field. Mr. H introduces the two equations, explains their meaning and use, and describes how to decide which equation to use. Mr. H also discusses the rules for determining the direction of the electric field vector.

The Electric Field Lines Video Tutorial explains what electric field lines are and how to draw them. The rules for electric field lines are given. Several examples are included.

The Solving Difficult Electric Field Problems Video Tutorial, Mr. H describes how to use the electric field equations to analyze complex situations that involve vector principles and tricky algebra. Four example problems are solved.