Section outline

  • Introduction to Unit 1

    We begin our study of electromagnetism by discussing the concepts of electric charge. We will find that the electric charge is quantized and conserved, but we have control over how things get charged. We will study the interaction of electric charges at rest (electrostatics) and the governing Coulomb’s law using the concept of electric charge and fields. Finally, we will interpret the Gauss’s law for electrostatics and apply it in some engineering situations.

    Intended Learning Outcomes

    Having successfully completed this section, you should be able to

    • Recognize the fundamental electric nature, with electric charge as an intrinsic property;
    • Graphically and quantitatively describe the electric fields created by points and/or continuous charge distributions;
    • Describe the behavior of the electric force using Coulomb’s law;
    • Interpret Gauss’s law for the electric field and apply it in some situations.

    Learning Activities

    E-tivity 1.1: Read the attached handouts

    E-tivity 1.2: Post any question or challenge you faced while reading the handouts. You are also invited to react on posted topics by your colleague(s) or by e-moderator(s)

    E-tivity 1.3: After reading the handouts attached under this unit, attempt the questions of the quiz

    • E-tivity 1.1: Handout on electric forces and fields File PDF
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    • E-tivity 1.2: Discussion forum on electric forces and fields
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      Dear Students,

      Please feel free to post any question or challenge you encountered while trying to understand the concepts discussed in the handout. You are also invited to react to topics posted by your colleagues and/or your e-moderators

      Thanks!

    • E-tivity 1.3: Quiz on electric forces and fields (ETE))

      Quiz on electric forces and fields

      Not available unless: You belong to ETE
    • E-tivity 1.3: Quiz on electric forces and fields (EPE)

      Quiz on electric forces and fields

      Not available unless: You belong to EPE
    • Revision Forum
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                                            Geotechnical and Structural Engineering

      For students from Geotechnical and Structural Engineering, you have to read through this unit during this week (before next Thursday).  We will go through it together on Thursday.

      Feel free to ask any question you might have and communicate any problem you might have encountered.

    • E-TIVITY 1: Quiz for MEE- NYARUGENGE AND CSE

      For only those from mentioned groups

    • Homework on Electrostatics Assignment
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    • Quiz #1 (for Y1 MEE-GAKO)

      This Quiz is for only students from Y1 MEE-GAKO