Coulomb’s Law

Module: Electricity and Magnetism

Overview

Force between point charges

Core Ideas

  • Define the concept in your own words.
  • Identify the key variables and relationships.
  • Connect the concept to the module inquiry question.

Key Formulas

  • Coulomb’s Law: \[F = \frac{kq_1q_2}{r^2}\]

Exam Focus

  • Expect both multiple choice and short answer questions.
  • Show working and use correct units.