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What are the two types of electric charge?
Electric charge is quantized, meaning it can take any continuous value.
False
What unit is used to measure the electric field?
N/C
Electric potential, also known as voltage, is the potential energy per unit charge at a given point in space. It is measured in units of V (volts). Its negative gradient gives the electric _____.
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Match the following electromagnetic waves with their frequencies:
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Study Notes
Electromagnetism
Electric Charge
- Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter, characterized by two types: positive and negative.
- Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract each other.
- Electric charge is quantized, meaning it comes in discrete packets (quanta) rather than being continuous.
Electric Field
- Electric field is a vector field that surrounds charged particles, representing the force per unit charge at a given point in space.
- Electric field is measured in units of N/C (newtons per coulomb).
- Electric field lines emerge from positive charges and enter negative charges.
Electric Potential
- Electric potential, also known as voltage, is the potential energy per unit charge at a given point in space.
- Electric potential is measured in units of V (volts).
- Electric potential is a scalar quantity, and its negative gradient gives the electric field.
Electromagnetic Induction
- Electromagnetic induction is the process by which a changing magnetic field induces an electric field.
- Faraday's law of induction states that the induced electromotive force (EMF) is proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic flux.
Magnetic Fields
- Magnetic fields are created by the motion of charged particles or by changing electric fields.
- Magnetic fields are measured in units of T (tesla).
- Magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole.
Electromagnetic Waves
- Electromagnetic waves are waves that propagate through the electromagnetic field, consisting of electric and magnetic field components.
- Electromagnetic waves can transmit energy through space without the need for a medium.
- Electromagnetic waves have a wide range of frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Lorentz Force
- The Lorentz force is the force experienced by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field.
- The Lorentz force is given by the equation F = q(E + v x B), where q is the charge, E is the electric field, v is the velocity, and B is the magnetic field.
Electric Charge
- Two types of electric charges exist: positive and negative, which interact via repulsion and attraction respectively.
- Electric charge is quantized, meaning it comes in discrete packets rather than being continuous.
Electric Field
- An electric field is a vector field surrounding charged particles, representing the force per unit charge at a given point in space.
- Electric field is measured in units of N/C (newtons per coulomb).
- Electric field lines emerge from positive charges and enter negative charges.
Electric Potential
- Electric potential, also known as voltage, is the potential energy per unit charge at a given point in space.
- Electric potential is measured in units of V (volts).
- Electric potential is a scalar quantity, with its negative gradient giving the electric field.
Electromagnetic Induction
- Electromagnetic induction occurs when a changing magnetic field induces an electric field.
- Faraday's law of induction states that the induced electromotive force (EMF) is proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic flux.
Magnetic Fields
- Magnetic fields are created by the motion of charged particles or by changing electric fields.
- Magnetic fields are measured in units of T (tesla).
- Magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole.
Electromagnetic Waves
- Electromagnetic waves are waves that propagate through the electromagnetic field, consisting of electric and magnetic field components.
- Electromagnetic waves can transmit energy through space without the need for a medium.
- The frequency range of electromagnetic waves includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Lorentz Force
- The Lorentz force is the force experienced by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field.
- The Lorentz force equation is F = q(E + v x B), where q is the charge, E is the electric field, v is the velocity, and B is the magnetic field.
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Understand the fundamental properties of electric charge and electric field, including types of charge, attraction and repulsion, and quantization. Learn about electric field as a vector field and its representation of force per unit charge.