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7.4 Electric Force

The document outlines an activity to explore the electrostatic force between two charges and its dependence on charge magnitude and separation distance. It includes instructions for using an interactive simulation to gather data and make claims about the relationships between electrostatic force, charge, and distance. The conclusion requires formulating an equation that relates these variables, consistent with the findings from the challenges.

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7.4 Electric Force

The document outlines an activity to explore the electrostatic force between two charges and its dependence on charge magnitude and separation distance. It includes instructions for using an interactive simulation to gather data and make claims about the relationships between electrostatic force, charge, and distance. The conclusion requires formulating an equation that relates these variables, consistent with the findings from the challenges.

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7.

4 Electrostatic Force 7N____ FN____________ EN_______________ Due________

Purpose:
The purpose of this activity is to determine the law of electrostatic
force - that is, to determine the relationship between the force of
attraction or repulsion between two charges and the factors that
affect this force.

Getting Ready:
Navigate to the Coulomb's Law Interactive at The Physics
Classroom website: physicsclassroom.com/Physics-
Interactives/Static-Electricity/Coulomb-s-Law

Navigational Path:
www.physicsclassroom.com ==> Physics Interactives ==>
Static Electricity ==> Coulomb's Law

Once you've launched the Interactive, resize it to the size that


you would like it to be. Then begin experimenting with the
interface. Observe that the two charged objects can be
dragged about the screen and centered on the gridlines of the
background grid. Observe that the ruler can also be dragged
about the screen. Observe how the sliders can also be
dragged to change the value of the quantity of charge upon
each charge. Finally, observe how the value of the electrostatic force between objects is
displayed in the upper right of the simulation window.

Challenge #1
How is electrostatic force (Felect) related to the Charge on 1 Charge on 2 Force
magnitude of charge on the two objects (q1 (q1) ( q2) (Felect)
and q2)? Keeping the same separation
distance for all trials, systematically alter the
charges of the objects and record the force.
Be systematic and use purposeful changes
such as doubling, tripling, and quadrupling of
charge.

Make a claim describing the relationship


between Felect and q1 and q2. Support your
claim with evidence (references to the data)
and reasoning.
Challenge #2
How is the electrostatic force (Felect) related to the Separation Force
separation distance (d) the two charges? Keeping the Distance (d) (Felect)
magnitude of charge on both objects constant, conduct
a systematic study to collect data relating separation
distance to force. The separation distance is defined as
the distance between the centers of the two objects; the
best strategy involves centering the objects on a gridline
and using distances that are a whole number of
squares.

Make a claim describing the relationship between Felect


and d. Support your claim with evidence (references to
the data) and reasoning.

Conclusion:
Suggest an equation relating Felect, q1, q2 and d of the form Felect = k•... where k is a
proportionality constant (no need to determine its value). Place the three variables q1, q2
and d on the right side of the equation in a numerator or a denominator; use a power if
needed. Your equation should be consistent with your claims made in Challenge #1 and
Challenge #2.

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