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Part of BLiSS Physics - Investigating Electric Potential Sequence

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Highlights: A macroscopic investigation on equipotential lines using glass plates, water, and metal bars.

Abstract: This is the 2nd of a 2-Investigation sequence exploring and formalizing concepts of electric potential and leading into the start of electric fields. This lab is designed to follow "Investigating a Model of Electric Interactions in Living Systems" and is intended to focus student attention on the plates and making a posit about what is *creating* electric potential differences. This investigation should results in a set of observations, rules, and questions to the class in a whiteboard meeting. This lab is also used to develop the representation of equipotential lines.

Resource Types: Lab, Instructor supplement

Authors:

Vashti Sawtelle

Michigan State University

Abhilash Nair

Michigan State University

Kirtimaan Mohan (he/him)

Michigan State University

BLiSS Physics

Living Physics Portal Team

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Physics Topics:

Electricity & Magnetism > Electric Fields and Potential > Electric Field, Electrostatic Potential and Potential Energy

Electricity & Magnetism > Electrostatics > Charge

Life Sciences Topics:

Molecular and Cellular Biology > Cellular Interactions

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Copyright: 2019 Vashti Sawtelle, Abhilash Nair, Kirtimaan Mohan

License: CC: BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license

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