Capacitor Lab: Inquiry into Capacitor Design

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Submission Information
Authors	Trish Loeblein
Contact Email	ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	11/08/07
Updated	11/08/07
Contribution Description
Title	Capacitor Lab: Inquiry into Capacitor Design
Simulations	Percobaan Dasar Kapasitor
Keywords	phet, inquiry, capacitor
Description	This is an inquiry activity that I have not used in class yet. Learning Goals: Students will be able to: •Identify the variables that affect the capacitance and how each affects the capacitance. •Determine the relationships between charge, voltage, and stored energy for a capacitor. •Relate the design of the capacitor system to its ability to store energy.
Level	High School, Undergraduate - Intro
Type	Lab, Homework
Subject	Physics
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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Reason for nomination

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