Charge Launcher
Launch a charged particle into a chamber. Charged particles can be added into the chamber to influence the path of the moving particle. The launch speed can be changed as well. Try to match a given path by manipulating the fixed particles in the chamber.
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Launch a charged particle into a chamber. Charged particles can be added into the chamber to influence the path of the moving particle. The launch speed can be changed as well. Try to match a given path by manipulating the fixed particles in the chamber.
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Use for 5 minutes a day.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand that electrically-charged particles can exert force at a distance.
- Determine that like charges repel and opposite charges attract.
- Predict the path of a launched charged particle based on the position of one or more fixed charged particles.
- Match a given path by manipulating fixed charged particles on a grid.
- Compare electrical forces to magnetic forces. (Extension)
VOCABULARY:
- attract, electrostatic force, negative charge, positive charge, repel