1c:I[45394,["/_next/static/chunks/3m_lg5zxect5d.js","/_next/static/chunks/44naqcy2snjj1.js","/_next/static/chunks/08a2w5rsb5dy-.js","/_next/static/chunks/0q1y91jrq-dsi.js","/_next/static/chunks/11zuhobz4d-ch.js"],"TopicReaderView"] 1d:T458,describe simple experiments to show the production and detection of electric charge. describe experiments to show electrostatic charging by induction. state that there are positive and negative charges. describe the construction and working principle of electroscope. state and explain Coulomb's law. solve problems on electrostatic charges by using Coulomb's law. define electric field and electric field intensity. sketch the electric field lines for an isolated +ve and -ve point charges. describe the concept of electrostatic potential. define the unit "volt". describe potential difference as energy transfer per unit charge. describe one situation in which static electricity is dangerous and the precautions taken to ensure that static electricity is discharged safely. describe that the capacitor is charge storing device. define capacitance and its unit. derive the formula for the effective capacitance of a number of capacitors connected in series and in parallel. apply the formula for the effective capacitance of a number of capacitors connected in series and in parallel to solve related problems.1e:T4e2,

describe simple experiments to show the production and detection of electric charge.
describe experiments to show electrostatic charging by induction.
state that there are positive and negative charges.
describe the construction and working principle of electroscope.
state and explain Coulomb's law.
solve problems on electrostatic charges by using Coulomb's law.
define electric field and electric field intensity.
sketch the electric field lines for an isolated +ve and -ve point charges.
describe the concept of electrostatic potential.
define the unit "volt".
describe potential difference as energy transfer per unit charge.
describe one situation in which static electricity is dangerous and the precautions taken to ensure that static electricity is discharged safely.
describe that the capacitor is charge storing device.
define capacitance and its unit.
derive the formula for the effective capacitance of a number of capacitors connected in series and in parallel.
apply the formula for the effective capacitance of a number of capacitors connected in series and in parallel to solve related problems.

Electrostatics - Introduction and Learning Outcomes

After studying this unit, students will be able to: