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Capacitor Lab: Inquiry into Capacitor Design
Title
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Capacitor Lab: Inquiry into Capacitor Design |
Description
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This is an inquiry activity that I have not used in class yet.
Learning Goals: Students will be able to:
•Identify the variables that affect the capacitance and how each affects the capacitance.
•Determine the relationships between charge, voltage, and stored energy for a capacitor.
•Relate the design of the capacitor system to its ability to store energy. |
Subject
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Physics |
Level
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High School, Undergrad - Intro |
Type
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Homework, Lab |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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capacitor, inquiry, phet |
Simulation(s)
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Capacitor Lab |
Author(s)
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Trish Loeblein |
Contact Email
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patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu |
School / Organization
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PhET |
Date submitted
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8/7/11 |
Date updated
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8/7/11 |