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| Title | Capacitors and Dielectrics |
| Description | This is a simulated lab exploring the relationship of a capacitors physical characteristics and the role of dielectrics in capacitor performance. Students should have a functional understanding of graphical analysis and access to a suitable graphical analysis tool. |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | capacitance, capacitor, dielectric, electric field, stored energy |
| Simulation(s) | Capacitor Lab |
| Author(s) | Thad Gough |
| Contact Email | thadgough@gmail.com |
| School / Organization | Perryville High School |
| Date submitted | 12/19/12 |
| Date updated | 12/19/12 |
Comments
I like that you encourage students sense making. I think the lab would be more interesting if the students selected their own criteria instead of prescribed values.
Trish
1/6/13
