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This Target Game—Charge Magnitude/Force Relationship interactive also includes:
Build an electric field to direct a charged particle to a target. Scholars determine how location and strength of charge affect the electric field that surrounds the object. They complete two challenges to strengthen their understanding.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include multiple challenges from the series to create a group of lessons to develop the concept of an electric field
- Have pupils sketch different electric fields and the resulting path of the charged object
Classroom Considerations
- Requires an understanding of the behavior of charged particles
Pros
- Allows individuals to manipulate the charge and location of objects
- Uses vectors to describe the force on the objects
Cons
- None