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Electric Forces and Fields
Chapter 16
Section 1 Electric Charge Section 2 Electric Force
Section 3 The Electric Field
Table of Contents
Section 1 Electric Charge
Chapter 16
Objectives
• Understand the basic properties of electric charge.
• Differentiate between conductors and insulators.
• Distinguish between charging by contact, charging by induction, and charging by polarization.
Chapter 16
Section 1 Electric ChargeProperties of Electric Charge
• There are two kinds of electric charge.
– like charges repel
– unlike charges attract
• Electric charge is conserved.
– Positively charged particles are called protons.
– Uncharged particles are called neutrons.
– Negatively charged particles are called electrons.
Chapter 16
Electric Charge
Section 1 Electric Charge
Chapter 16
Section 1 Electric ChargeProperties of Electric Charge, continued
• Electric charge is quantized. That is, when an object is charged, its charge is always a multiple of a
fundamental unit of charge.
• Charge is measured in coulombs (C).
• The fundamental unit of charge, e, is the magnitude of the charge of a single electron or proton.
e = 1.602 176 x 10–19 C
Chapter 16
The Milikan Experiment
Section 1 Electric Charge
Chapter 16
Milikan’s Oil Drop Experiment
Section 1 Electric Charge
Chapter 16
Section 1 Electric ChargeTransfer of Electric Charge
• An electrical conductor is a material in which charges can move freely.
• An electrical insulator is a material in which charges cannot move freely.
Chapter 16
Section 1 Electric ChargeTransfer of Electric Charge, continued
• Insulators and conductors can be charged by contact.
• Conductors can be charged by induction.
• Induction is a process of charging a conductor by
bringing it near another charged object and grounding the conductor.
Chapter 16
Charging by Induction
Section 1 Electric Charge
Chapter 16
Section 1 Electric ChargeTransfer of Electric Charge, continued
• A surface charge can be induced on insulators by polarization.
• With polarization, the
charges within individual molecules are realigned such that the molecule has a slight charge
separation.
Section 2 Electric Force
Chapter 16
Objectives
• Calculate electric force using Coulomb’s law.
• Compare electric force with gravitational force.
• Apply the superposition principle to find the resultant force on a charge and to find the position at which the net force on a charge is zero.
Chapter 16
Coulomb’s Law
• Two charges near one another exert a force on one another called the electric force.
• Coulomb’s law states that the electric force is propor- tional to the magnitude of each charge and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Section 2 Electric Force
1 2 2
charge 1 charge 2 electric force = Coulomb constant
electric C
F k q q
r
Chapter 16
Coulomb’s Law, continued
• The resultant force on a charge is the vector sum of the individual forces on that charge.
• Adding forces this way is an example of the principle of superposition.
• When a body is in equilibrium, the net external force acting on that body is zero.
Section 2 Electric Force
Chapter 16
Superposition Principle
Section 2 Electric Force
Chapter 16
Sample Problem
The Superposition Principle Consider three point
charges at the corners of a triangle, as shown at right, where q1 = 6.00 10–9 C, q2 = –2.00 10–9 C, and q3
= 5.00 10–9 C. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on q3.
Section 2 Electric Force
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
1. Define the problem, and identify the known variables.
Given:
q1 = +6.00 10–9 C r2,1 = 3.00 m q2 = –2.00 10–9 C r3,2 = 4.00 m q3 = +5.00 10–9 C r3,1 = 5.00 m
= 37.0º
Unknown: F3,tot = ? Diagram:
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
Tip: According to the superposition principle, the resultant force on the charge q3 is the vector sum of the forces
exerted by q1 and q2 on q3. First, find the force exerted on q3 by each, and then add these two forces together vectorially to get the resultant force on q3.
2. Determine the direction of the forces by analyzing the charges.
The force F3,1 is repulsive because q1 and q3 have the same sign.
The force F3,2 is attractive because q2 and q3 have opposite signs.
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
3. Calculate the magnitudes of the forces with Coulomb’s law.
–9 –9
2 3 1 9
3,1 2 2 2
–8 3,1
–9 –9
2 3 2 9
3,2 2 2 2
–9
5.00 10 C 6.00 10 C 8.99 10 N m
( 3,1) C 5.00 m
1.08 10 N
5.00 10 C 2.00 10 C 8.99 10 N m
( 3,2) C 4.00m
5.62 10 N
C
C
F k q q r F
F k q q r F
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
4. Find the x and y components of each force.
At this point, the direction each component must be taken into account.
F3,1: Fx = (F3,1)(cos 37.0º) = (1.08 10–8 N)(cos 37.0º) Fx = 8.63 10–9 N
Fy = (F3,1)(sin 37.0º) = (1.08 10–8 N)(sin 37.0º) Fy = 6.50 10–9 N
F3,2: Fx = –F3,2 = –5.62 10–9 N Fy = 0 N
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
5. Calculate the magnitude of the total force acting in both directions.
Fx,tot = 8.63 10–9 N – 5.62 10–9 N = 3.01 10–9 N Fy,tot = 6.50 10–9 N + 0 N = 6.50 10–9 N
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
6. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the magni- tude of the resultant force.
2 2 9 2 9 2
3, , ,
–9 3,
( ) ( ) (3.01 10 N) (6.50 10 N) 7.16 10 N
tot x tot y tot
tot
F F F
F
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSample Problem, continued
The Superposition Principle
7. Use a suitable trigonometric function to find the direction of the resultant force.
In this case, you can use the inverse tangent function:
, –9
–9 ,
6.50 10 N
tan 3.01 10 N
65.2º
y tot x tot
F F
Coulomb’s Law, continued
• The Coulomb force is a field force.
• A field force is a force that is exerted by one object on another even though there is no physical contact between the two objects.
Chapter 16
Section 2 Electric ForceSection 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Objectives
• Calculate electric field strength.
• Draw and interpret electric field lines.
• Identify the four properties associated with a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium.
Chapter 16
Section 3 The Electric FieldElectric Field Strength
• An electric field is a region where an electric force on a test charge can be detected.
• The SI units of the electric field, E, are newtons per coulomb (N/C).
• The direction of the electric field vector, E, is in the direction of the electric force that would be exerted on a small positive test charge.
Chapter 16
Electric Fields and Test Charges
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Section 3 The Electric FieldElectric Field Strength, continued
• Electric field strength depends on charge and
distance. An electric field exists in the region around a charged object.
• Electric Field Strength Due to a Point Charge
2
2
charge producing the field electric field strength = Coulomb constant
distance
C
E k q r
Chapter 16
Calculating Net Electric Field
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Section 3 The Electric FieldSample Problem
Electric Field Strength
A charge q1 = +7.00 µC is at the origin, and a charge q2 = –5.00 µC is on the x- axis 0.300 m from the origin, as shown at right.
Find the electric field
strength at point P,which is on the y-axis 0.400 m from the origin.
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
1. Define the problem, and identify the known variables.
Given:
q1 = +7.00 µC = 7.00 10–6 C r1 = 0.400 m q2 = –5.00 µC = –5.00 10–6 C r2 = 0.500 m
= 53.1º
Unknown:
E at P (y = 0.400 m)
Tip: Apply the principle of superposition. You must first
calculate the electric field produced by each charge individually at point P and then add these fields
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
2. Calculate the electric field strength produced by each charge. Because we are finding the magnitude of the electric field, we can neglect the sign of each charge.
9 2 2 –6 5
1 21 2
1
–6
9 2 2 5
2 22 2
2
7.00 10 C
8.99 10 N m /C 3.93 10 N/C
(0.400 m) 5.00 10 C
8.99 10 N m /C 1.80 10 N/C
(0.500 m)
C
C
E k q r E k q
r
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
3. Analyze the signs of the charges.
The field vector E1 at P due to q1 is directed vertically upward, as shown in the
figure, because q1 is positive.
Likewise, the field vector E2 at P due to q2 is directed toward q2 because q2 is negative.
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
4. Find the x and y components of each electric field vector.
For E1: Ex,1 = 0 N/C
Ey,1 = 3.93 105 N/C
For E2: Ex,2= (1.80 105 N/C)(cos 53.1º) = 1.08 105 N/C
Ey,1= (1.80 105 N/C)(sin 53.1º)= –1.44 105 N/C
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
5. Calculate the total electric field strength in both directions.
Ex,tot = Ex,1 + Ex,2 = 0 N/C + 1.08 105 N/C = 1.08 105 N/C
Ey,tot = Ey,1 + Ey,2 = 3.93 105 N/C – 1.44 105 N/C = 2.49 105 N/C
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
6. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the
magnitude of the resultant electric field strength vector.
2 2
, ,
2 2
5 5
5
1.08 10 N/C 2.49 10 N/C 2.71 10 N/C
tot x tot y tot
tot
tot
E E E
E E
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength
7. Use a suitable trigonometric function to find the direction of the resultant electric field strength vector.
In this case, you can use the inverse tangent function:
, 5
5 ,
2.49 10 N/C
tan 1.08 10 N/C
66.0
y tot x tot
E E
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Sample Problem, continued
Electric Field Strength 8. Evaluate your answer.
The electric field at point P is pointing away from the charge q1, as expected, because q1 is a positive
charge and is larger than the negative charge q2.
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Section 3 The Electric FieldElectric Field Lines
• The number of electric field lines is proportional to the electric field
strength.
• Electric field lines are tangent to the electric field vector at any point.
Chapter 16
Rules for Drawing Electric Field Lines
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Rules for Sketching Fields Created by Several Charges
Section 3 The Electric Field
Chapter 16
Section 3 The Electric FieldConductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium
• The electric field is zero everywhere inside the conductor.
• Any excess charge on an isolated conductor resides entirely on the conductor’s outer surface.
• The electric field just outside a charged conductor is perpendicular to the conductor’s surface.
• On an irregularly shaped conductor, charge tends to
accumulate where the radius of curvature of the surface is smallest, that is, at sharp points.
Multiple Choice
1. In which way is the electric force similar to the gravitational force?
A. Electric force is proportional to the mass of the object.
B. Electric force is similar in strength to gravitational force.
C. Electric force is both attractive and repulsive.
D. Electric force decreases in strength as the distance between the charges increases.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
1. In which way is the electric force similar to the gravitational force?
A. Electric force is proportional to the mass of the object.
B. Electric force is similar in strength to gravitational force.
C. Electric force is both attractive and repulsive.
D. Electric force decreases in strength as the distance between the charges increases.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
2. What must the charges be for A and B in the figure so that they produce the electric field lines shown?
F. A and B must both be positive.
G. A and B must both be negative.
H. A must be negative, and B must be positive.
J. A must be positive, and B must be negative.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
2. What must the charges be for A and B in the figure so that they produce the electric field lines shown?
F. A and B must both be positive.
G. A and B must both be negative.
H. A must be negative, and B must be positive.
J. A must be positive, and B must be negative.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
3. Which activity does not produce the same results as the other three?
A. sliding over a plastic-covered automobile seat B. walking across a woolen carpet
C. scraping food from a metal bowl with a metal spoon
D. brushing dry hair with a plastic comb
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
3. Which activity does not produce the same results as the other three?
A. sliding over a plastic-covered automobile seat B. walking across a woolen carpet
C. scraping food from a metal bowl with a metal spoon
D. brushing dry hair with a plastic comb
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
4. By how much does the electric force between two charges change when the distance between them is doubled?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
4 2
1 2 1 4 F.
G.
H.
J.
Multiple Choice, continued
4. By how much does the electric force between two charges change when the distance between them is doubled?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
4 2
1 4 1 2 F.
G.
H.
J.
Multiple Choice, continued
Use the passage below to answer questions 5–6.
A negatively charged object is brought close to the surface of a conductor, whose opposite side is then grounded.
5. What is this process of charging called?
A. charging by contact B. charging by induction C. charging by conduction D. charging by polarization
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
Use the passage below to answer questions 5–6.
A negatively charged object is brought close to the surface of a conductor, whose opposite side is then grounded.
5. What is this process of charging called?
A. charging by contact B. charging by induction C. charging by conduction D. charging by polarization
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
Use the passage below to answer questions 5–6.
A negatively charged object is brought close to the surface of a conductor, whose opposite side is then grounded.
6. What kind of charge is left on the conductor’s surface?
F. neutral G. negative H. positive
J. both positive and negative
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
Use the passage below to answer questions 5–6.
A negatively charged object is brought close to the surface of a conductor, whose opposite side is then grounded.
6. What kind of charge is left on the conductor’s surface?
F. neutral G. negative H. positive
J. both positive and negative
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Multiple Choice, continued
7. What is the electric field strength 2.0 m from the center of the conducting sphere?
A. 0 N/C
B. 5.0 102 N/C C. 5.0 103 N/C D. 7.2 103 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
7. What is the electric field strength 2.0 m from the center of the conducting sphere?
A. 0 N/C
B. 5.0 102 N/C C. 5.0 103 N/C D. 7.2 103 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
8. What is the strength of the electric field at the surface of the
conducting sphere?
F. 0 N/C
G. 1.5 102 N/C H. 2.0 102 N/C J. 7.2 103 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
8. What is the strength of the electric field at the surface of the
conducting sphere?
F. 0 N/C
G. 1.5 102 N/C H. 2.0 102 N/C J. 7.2 103 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
9. What is the strength of the electric field inside the conducting sphere?
A. 0 N/C
B. 1.5 102 N/C C. 2.0 102 N/C D. 7.2 103 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
9. What is the strength of the electric field inside the conducting sphere?
A. 0 N/C
B. 1.5 102 N/C C. 2.0 102 N/C D. 7.2 103 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
10. What is the radius of the conducting sphere?
F. 0.5 m G. 1.0 m H. 1.5 m J. 2.0 m
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Multiple Choice, continued
10. What is the radius of the conducting sphere?
F. 0.5 m G. 1.0 m H. 1.5 m J. 2.0 m
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Use the graph below to answer questions 7–10. The graph shows the electric field strength at different distances from the center of the charged conducting sphere of a Van de Graaff generator.
Short Response
11. Three identical
charges (q = +5.0 mC) are along a circle with a radius of 2.0 m at angles of 30°, 150°, and 270°, as shown in the
figure.What is the
resultant electric field at the center?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
11. Three identical
charges (q = +5.0 mC) are along a circle with a radius of 2.0 m at angles of 30°, 150°, and 270°, as shown in the
figure.What is the
resultant electric field at the center?
Answer: 0.0 N/C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
12. If a suspended object is attracted to another object that is charged, can you conclude that the suspended object is charged? Briefly explain your answer.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
12. If a suspended object is attracted to another object that is charged, can you conclude that the suspended object is charged? Briefly explain your answer.
Answer: not necessarily; The suspended object might have a charge induced on it, but its overall charge could be neutral.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
13. One gram of hydrogen contains 6.02 1023 atoms, each with one electron and one proton. Suppose that 1.00 g of hydrogen is separated into protons and
electrons, that the protons are placed at Earth’s north pole, and that the electrons are placed at Earth’s
south pole. Assuming the radius of Earth to be 6.38 106 m, what is the magnitude of the resulting
compressional force on Earth?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
13. One gram of hydrogen contains 6.02 1023 atoms, each with one electron and one proton. Suppose that 1.00 g of hydrogen is separated into protons and
electrons, that the protons are placed at Earth’s north pole, and that the electrons are placed at Earth’s
south pole. Assuming the radius of Earth to be 6.38 106 m, what is the magnitude of the resulting
compressional force on Earth?
Answer: 5.12 105 N
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
14. Air becomes a conductor when the electric field strength exceeds 3.0 106 N/C. Determine the
maximum amount of charge that can be carried by a metal sphere 2.0 m in radius.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Short Response, continued
14. Air becomes a conductor when the electric field strength exceeds 3.0 106 N/C. Determine the
maximum amount of charge that can be carried by a metal sphere 2.0 m in radius.
Answer: 1.3 10–3 C
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
15. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the proton?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
15. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the proton?
Answer: 6.1 1010 m/s2
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
16. How long does it take the proton to reach this speed?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
16. How long does it take the proton to reach this speed?
Answer: 2.0 10–5 s
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
17. How far has it moved in this time interval?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
17. How far has it moved in this time interval?
Answer: 12 m
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
18. What is its kinetic energy at the later time?
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
Use the information below to answer
questions 15–18.
A proton, which has a
mass of 1.673 10–27 kg, accelerates from rest in a uniform electric field of 640 N/C. At some time later, its speed is 1.2 106 m/s.
18. What is its kinetic energy at the later time?
Answer: 1.2 10–15 J
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
19. A student standing on a piece of insulating material places her hand on a Van de Graaff generator. She then turns on the generator. Shortly thereafter, her hairs stand on end. Explain how charge is or is not transferred in this situation, why the student is not
shocked, and what causes her hairs to stand up after the generator is started.
Standardized Test Prep
Chapter 16
Extended Response, continued
19. (See previous slide for question.)
Answer: The charge on the sphere of the Van de Graaff generator is transferred to the student by means of conduction. This charge remains on the student
because she is insulated from the ground. As there is no path between the student and the generator and the student and the ground by which charge can
escape, the student is not shocked. The
accumulation of charges of the same sign on the strands of the student’s hair causes the strands to repel each other and so stand on end.