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Chapter 3 - Electrostatics
Understanding electrical charges
of its characters and phenomena
Electrical charge
3.1
• Explain electrical charge, positive and negative charges,
conductors and insulators, charge and discharge, conservation of
charges and quantization of charges.
Two plastic rods being rubbed by fur and two glass rods beingTwo plastic rods being rubbed by fur and two glass rods being
rubbed by silkrubbed by silk
silk
fur
plastic
rod A
plastic
rod A
glass
rod C
glass
rod D
When two plastic rods are brought closer to each other, the result ofWhen two plastic rods are brought closer to each other, the result of
will be…will be…
Both rods repel each other.Both rods repel each other.
rod A rod B
As two glass rods are brought closer to each other, …As two glass rods are brought closer to each other, …
both rods repel each other.both rods repel each other.
rod C
rod D
However, as a plastic rod is brought closer to a glass rod, …However, as a plastic rod is brought closer to a glass rod, …
both rods attract each otherboth rods attract each other..
rod C
rod B
When the fur is brought closer to the hanging glass rod, …When the fur is brought closer to the hanging glass rod, …
both items attract each other.both items attract each other.
furThe rod initial
position
The rod final position
As the silk is brought closer to the hanging plastic rod, …As the silk is brought closer to the hanging plastic rod, …
Both items attract each other.Both items attract each other.
silk
The rod initial
position
The rod final position
The rubbing of the items cause theThe rubbing of the items cause the electrical chargeselectrical charges to transfer fromto transfer from
one material to another.one material to another.
What is anWhat is an electrical chargeelectrical charge??
In nature, it can be either a positive charge or a negative charge.In nature, it can be either a positive charge or a negative charge.
A crude representation of an atom, showing the positively chargedA crude representation of an atom, showing the positively charged
nucleus at its center and the negatively charged electrons orbiting aboutnucleus at its center and the negatively charged electrons orbiting about
it.it.
The structure of atoms can beThe structure of atoms can be
described in terms of three particles;described in terms of three particles;
electron, proton and neutron.electron, proton and neutron.
A unit of an electrical charge is coulomb, CA unit of an electrical charge is coulomb, C
An electron has a magnitude of e = -1.6x10An electron has a magnitude of e = -1.6x10-19-19
C.C.
Likewise, a proton has a magnitude of e = +1.6x10Likewise, a proton has a magnitude of e = +1.6x10-19-19
C.C.
It would take 1/e = 6.3 x 10It would take 1/e = 6.3 x 101818
protons to create a total charge of +1C.protons to create a total charge of +1C.
Likewise, it would take 6.3 x 10Likewise, it would take 6.3 x 101818
electrons to create a total charge ofelectrons to create a total charge of
-1C.-1C.
The identical charges repel each other.The identical charges repel each other.
However, the opposite charges attract each other.However, the opposite charges attract each other.
initialfinal
finalinitial
The two plastic rods acquired negative charges.The two plastic rods acquired negative charges.
Since both rods have similar charges, they repel each other.Since both rods have similar charges, they repel each other.
Rod A
Rod B initial
position
Rod B final
position
Therefore, the glass rod acquires ________ charges.Therefore, the glass rod acquires ________ charges.
The fur acquires ________ charges.The fur acquires ________ charges.
The silk acquires _________ charges.The silk acquires _________ charges.
Negative or positive charges?Negative or positive charges?
positivepositive
positivepositive
negativenegative
4F4F
FF
rr
2r2r
The force between two charges is inversely proportional to the distance
between two charges.
The experiment conducted by BenjaminThe experiment conducted by Benjamin
Franklin (1706 – 1790) showed that theFranklin (1706 – 1790) showed that the
electrical charges were conserved.electrical charges were conserved.
Principle of conservation of charge:Principle of conservation of charge:
The sum of all the electricThe sum of all the electric
charges in any closed system ischarges in any closed system is
constant.constant.
End ofEnd of
session 1session 1
Quantization of Electrical charge
3.1.1
In 1909, Robert Millikan discovered the existence of electrical charge isIn 1909, Robert Millikan discovered the existence of electrical charge is
in discreet amount or a packet. The electric charge cannot be dividedin discreet amount or a packet. The electric charge cannot be divided
into amounts smaller than the charge of one electron or proton.into amounts smaller than the charge of one electron or proton.
N = 3
N = ???
Number of charges = 3
Number of charges = ????
Free electrons in conductor or insulator
3.1.2
Charges or free electrons can move freely in conductor. When certainCharges or free electrons can move freely in conductor. When certain
amount of charges are transferred to the conductor, the charges areamount of charges are transferred to the conductor, the charges are
uniformly distributed to the other parts of conductor.uniformly distributed to the other parts of conductor.
Metals and alloys are normally good conductor.Metals and alloys are normally good conductor.
Certain chemical solution like NaClCertain chemical solution like NaCl displays good conductor.displays good conductor.
Substances like glass, Perspex, silk and rubber are good insulators.Substances like glass, Perspex, silk and rubber are good insulators.
When an insulator is rubbed, the rubbed part contains charges.When an insulator is rubbed, the rubbed part contains charges.
Charges cannot be transferred to the other parts of the insulator.Charges cannot be transferred to the other parts of the insulator.
This part is still neutral
Charging by induction
3.1.3
In the induction process of charging, a charged object requires noIn the induction process of charging, a charged object requires no
contact with the object inducing the charge.contact with the object inducing the charge.
Grounding
the charge
Coulomb’s Law
3.2
• State Coulomb’s Law and use equation F=Qq/4πε0r2
for a point
charge and system.
In 1785, Charles Coulomb (1736 -1806) established theIn 1785, Charles Coulomb (1736 -1806) established the
fundamental law of electric force between two stationary chargedfundamental law of electric force between two stationary charged
particles.particles.
It applies only to point charges and to spherical distributions ofIt applies only to point charges and to spherical distributions of
charges. The vector F can be written as:charges. The vector F can be written as:
r
r
qq
kF 2
21
21

=
Suppose there are two charges, qSuppose there are two charges, q11 and qand q22 at a distance, r. If theat a distance, r. If the
two charges have the same sign, both will repel each other with atwo charges have the same sign, both will repel each other with a
force, F.force, F.
r
FORCE
q1 q2
Electrical charge in focusThis repulsive electrical force is a vector. It is written asThis repulsive electrical force is a vector. It is written as FF2121..
Likewise, if qLikewise, if q11 has negative sign and qhas negative sign and q22 has positive sign, both willhas positive sign, both will
attract each other with a force, F.attract each other with a force, F.
r
FORCE
q1 q2
Electrical charge in focusThis attractive electrical force is a vector. It is written asThis attractive electrical force is a vector. It is written as FF2121..
Suppose there are three charges, qSuppose there are three charges, q11, q, q22 and qand q33..
The resultant force due to qThe resultant force due to q11 andand
qq22 on qon q33 will be Fwill be FTT..
q2
q1
q3
F31
F32
FT
It can be said that FIt can be said that FTT is a vectoris a vector
addition of Faddition of F3131 and Fand F3232..
The Coulomb force is aThe Coulomb force is a field forcefield force – a force exerted by one– a force exerted by one
object on another even though there is no physical contactobject on another even though there is no physical contact
between them.between them.
The magnitude of force on charge qThe magnitude of force on charge q22 can be written as:can be written as:
2
21
21
r
qq
kF = F21
q1 q2
End ofEnd of
session 2session 2
Electric Field
3.3
• Define the electric field strength E=F/q and describe the electricDefine the electric field strength E=F/q and describe the electric
field lines for isolated point charge, dipole charges and plate offield lines for isolated point charge, dipole charges and plate of
uniform charges.uniform charges..
An electric field exists in theAn electric field exists in the
region of space around aregion of space around a
charged object. When anothercharged object. When another
charged object enters thischarged object enters this
electric field, the field is whatelectric field, the field is what
exerts a force on the secondexerts a force on the second
charged object.charged object.
+
Q
q0
E
test charge
+ + + + +
+ + + + + + +
+ + + + + + +
+ + + + + +
+ +
0q
F
E =
We define the electric field at the location of the small test chargeWe define the electric field at the location of the small test charge
to be the electric force acting on it divided by the charge qto be the electric force acting on it divided by the charge q00 of theof the
test charge.test charge.
Suppose there are two charges, qSuppose there are two charges, q11 and qand q22..
The resultant electric field due toThe resultant electric field due to
qq11 and qand q22 at point C will be Eat point C will be ETT..
q2
q1
C
E2
ET
It can be said that EIt can be said that ETT is a vectoris a vector
addition of Eaddition of E11 and Eand E22..
E1
Michael Faraday introduced the electric field lines in the followingMichael Faraday introduced the electric field lines in the following
manner:manner:
The electric field vector E is tangent to the electric fieldThe electric field vector E is tangent to the electric field
lines at each point.lines at each point.
The number of lines per unit area through a surfaceThe number of lines per unit area through a surface
perpendicular to the lines is proportional to the strengthperpendicular to the lines is proportional to the strength
of the electric field in a given region.of the electric field in a given region.
For a positive point charge, the lines radiate outward and for aFor a positive point charge, the lines radiate outward and for a
negative point charge, the lines converge inward.negative point charge, the lines converge inward.
E is large when the field lines are close together and small when theyE is large when the field lines are close together and small when they
are far apart.are far apart.
Electric Field Lines
3.3.1
Electric field of positiveElectric field of positive
and negative pointand negative point
chargescharges
Two dimensional drawing contains only the field lines that lie in theTwo dimensional drawing contains only the field lines that lie in the
plane containing the point charge.plane containing the point charge.
Electric field of positiveElectric field of positive
point charges.point charges.
Moving charge in a uniform electric field
3.3.2
• Describe quantitatively the motion of a charge in a uniform electric
field.
A charged particle in the electric field experiences electricalA charged particle in the electric field experiences electrical
force,force, FF = q= q EE. The charged particle also accelerates as. The charged particle also accelerates as
dictated by second Newton’s Law,dictated by second Newton’s Law, FF = m= maa..
Thus, the accelerationThus, the acceleration
of charged particle isof charged particle is
written:written:
m
qE
a =
Gauss’ Law
3.4
Consider a uniform electric field passing through an area thatConsider a uniform electric field passing through an area that
is perpendicular to the field.is perpendicular to the field.
• State and use Gauss’ Law to determine the electric field of a
charged body.
Electric flux exists as
electric field flows
through the area
Electric flux,Electric flux, ΦΦ is defined asis defined as
A.E=Φ
If the area A is parallel to the field lines, E = 0; thus, Ф = 0.
No electric flux exists as
no electric field pierce
the area.
If the E lines pierce at the area A at an angle θ away from the
normal line, the flux is written:
θcosA.E=Φ
normal line
E

θ
End ofEnd of
session 3session 3
Gauss Theorem
3.4.1
Consider a point charge q and a
spherical surface of radius r from
centre on the charge. The constant
magnitude of electric field on the
surface of the sphere is written:
2
r
q
kE =
Since the electric field is everywhere
perpendicular to the spherical surface,
the electric flux will be :
0
2
2
0
Q
r4
r4
Q
A.E
ε
π
πε
=







==Φ
For any type of surface, the general
flux equation through a close surface
can be written :
0
Q
dA.E
ε
==Φ ∫
Therefore, it is equally true for any
surface that encloses the charge q, the
flux would simply be the charge divided
by the permittivity of free space :
3.4.2
The equivalence of Gauss’ Law and Coulomb’s Law
Consider a point charge q with a spherical Gaussian surface of radius
r from centre on the charge. The Gauss’ law states that the flux
through a close surface:
0
Q
dA.E
ε
==Φ ∫
The close surface area, ∫dA = 4πr2
.
The electric field, E for the charge:
0
2 Q
)r4.(E
ε
π =
2
0r4
Q
E
πε
=
The positive test charge exerts electrical force due to the electric field.
The magnitude of electrical force is written:
E.qF 0=
Finally, transformation of Gauss’ law to Coulomb’s law is simply written
as:
2
0
0
r4
Q
.qF
πε
=
End ofEnd of
session 4session 4
3.4.3
Sphere of concentrated charges
Consider positive electric charge Q is distributed uniformly throughout
the volume of an insulating sphere with radius R.
Since the charge density is
constant,
33
R
3
4
q
r
3
4
'q
ππ
=
The equation is simplified into:
3
3
R
r
q'q =
The electric field enclosed by the surface is considered as if that
enclosed charge were concentrated at the center.
2
0r4
'q
E
πε
=
From substitution of q’, we can get the electric field enclosed by the
surface.
r
R4
q
E 3
0








=
πε
3.4.4
Electric field of charged thin spherical shell
Consider a charged spherical shell of total charge
q and two concentric spherical surfaces, S1 and
S2.
For r ≥ R, the electric field is:
2
0r4
q
E
πε
=
For r < R, the electric field is:
0E =
3.4.5
Electric field of infinite charged line
Consider λ = Q/L for uniformly distributed charge along an infinitely long,Consider λ = Q/L for uniformly distributed charge along an infinitely long,
thin wire. Gaussian surface of a cylinder with arbitrary radius r andthin wire. Gaussian surface of a cylinder with arbitrary radius r and
arbitrary length L is used. No flux through the ends because E lies in thearbitrary length L is used. No flux through the ends because E lies in the
plane of the surface. E has the same value everywhere on the cylinderplane of the surface. E has the same value everywhere on the cylinder
walls. The area, A = 2πrL. The electric field for the cylinder iswalls. The area, A = 2πrL. The electric field for the cylinder is:
+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
r
L
r2
1
E
0
λ
πε
=
3.4.6
Electrical field of infinite charged sheet
Consider σ is the density of charge perConsider σ is the density of charge per
unit area. Therefore Q =σ A. Theunit area. Therefore Q =σ A. The
charged sheet passes through thecharged sheet passes through the
middle of cylinder’s length, so themiddle of cylinder’s length, so the
cylinder’s ends are equidistant from thecylinder’s ends are equidistant from the
sheet. No flux passes through thesheet. No flux passes through the
cylinder’s side walls, therefore, E = 0.cylinder’s side walls, therefore, E = 0.
The total flux in Gauss’s law, Φ = 2EAThe total flux in Gauss’s law, Φ = 2EA
since EA from each cylinder’s end. Thus,since EA from each cylinder’s end. Thus,
the electric field for the infinite planethe electric field for the infinite plane
sheet of charge is written:sheet of charge is written:
+ + + + +
+ + + + +
+ + + + +
+ + + + +
+ + + + +
+ + + + +
EE
02
E
ε
σ
=
3.5.1
Electric equipotential surface
The potential at various points in an electric field can be visualized byThe potential at various points in an electric field can be visualized by
equipotential surfaces. Equipotential surface is three dimensionalequipotential surfaces. Equipotential surface is three dimensional
surface on which the electric potential V is the same at every point. Ifsurface on which the electric potential V is the same at every point. If
the test charge qthe test charge q00 is moved from a point to point on such a surface,is moved from a point to point on such a surface,
the electric potential energy qthe electric potential energy q00V remains constant.V remains constant. Field lines andField lines and
equipotential surfaces are always mutually perpendicular.equipotential surfaces are always mutually perpendicular.
Equipotential
surface
Field line
+
+ -
3.5
Electric potential
Consider a system of charges. VConsider a system of charges. V11 is theis the
potential at point P from a charge qpotential at point P from a charge q11. The. The
work done to bring charge qwork done to bring charge q22 to point Pto point P
from infinity without acceleration is equalfrom infinity without acceleration is equal
to qto q22VV11. As the two charges are. As the two charges are
separated at distance r, the work done isseparated at distance r, the work done is
equal to the potential energy. The workequal to the potential energy. The work
done to bring the charge Q from a to bdone to bring the charge Q from a to b
is:is:
W = Q(VW = Q(Vaa –V–Vbb) = -ΔU.) = -ΔU.
• Define the electric potential and use equation V=Q/4Define the electric potential and use equation V=Q/4πεπε00r.r.
• Use relation E = - dV/dr.Use relation E = - dV/dr.
• Understand the relationship between electric potential and potential energy.Understand the relationship between electric potential and potential energy.
dr
r
1
Q
4
1
V 2
0
∫=
πε






==
r
qq
4
1
WU 21
0πε
End ofEnd of
session 5session 5

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Chapter 1: Electrostatics

  • 1. Chapter 3 - Electrostatics Understanding electrical charges of its characters and phenomena
  • 2. Electrical charge 3.1 • Explain electrical charge, positive and negative charges, conductors and insulators, charge and discharge, conservation of charges and quantization of charges. Two plastic rods being rubbed by fur and two glass rods beingTwo plastic rods being rubbed by fur and two glass rods being rubbed by silkrubbed by silk silk fur plastic rod A plastic rod A glass rod C glass rod D
  • 3. When two plastic rods are brought closer to each other, the result ofWhen two plastic rods are brought closer to each other, the result of will be…will be… Both rods repel each other.Both rods repel each other. rod A rod B
  • 4. As two glass rods are brought closer to each other, …As two glass rods are brought closer to each other, … both rods repel each other.both rods repel each other. rod C rod D
  • 5. However, as a plastic rod is brought closer to a glass rod, …However, as a plastic rod is brought closer to a glass rod, … both rods attract each otherboth rods attract each other.. rod C rod B
  • 6. When the fur is brought closer to the hanging glass rod, …When the fur is brought closer to the hanging glass rod, … both items attract each other.both items attract each other. furThe rod initial position The rod final position
  • 7. As the silk is brought closer to the hanging plastic rod, …As the silk is brought closer to the hanging plastic rod, … Both items attract each other.Both items attract each other. silk The rod initial position The rod final position
  • 8. The rubbing of the items cause theThe rubbing of the items cause the electrical chargeselectrical charges to transfer fromto transfer from one material to another.one material to another. What is anWhat is an electrical chargeelectrical charge?? In nature, it can be either a positive charge or a negative charge.In nature, it can be either a positive charge or a negative charge. A crude representation of an atom, showing the positively chargedA crude representation of an atom, showing the positively charged nucleus at its center and the negatively charged electrons orbiting aboutnucleus at its center and the negatively charged electrons orbiting about it.it. The structure of atoms can beThe structure of atoms can be described in terms of three particles;described in terms of three particles; electron, proton and neutron.electron, proton and neutron.
  • 9. A unit of an electrical charge is coulomb, CA unit of an electrical charge is coulomb, C An electron has a magnitude of e = -1.6x10An electron has a magnitude of e = -1.6x10-19-19 C.C. Likewise, a proton has a magnitude of e = +1.6x10Likewise, a proton has a magnitude of e = +1.6x10-19-19 C.C. It would take 1/e = 6.3 x 10It would take 1/e = 6.3 x 101818 protons to create a total charge of +1C.protons to create a total charge of +1C. Likewise, it would take 6.3 x 10Likewise, it would take 6.3 x 101818 electrons to create a total charge ofelectrons to create a total charge of -1C.-1C. The identical charges repel each other.The identical charges repel each other. However, the opposite charges attract each other.However, the opposite charges attract each other. initialfinal finalinitial
  • 10. The two plastic rods acquired negative charges.The two plastic rods acquired negative charges. Since both rods have similar charges, they repel each other.Since both rods have similar charges, they repel each other. Rod A Rod B initial position Rod B final position
  • 11. Therefore, the glass rod acquires ________ charges.Therefore, the glass rod acquires ________ charges. The fur acquires ________ charges.The fur acquires ________ charges. The silk acquires _________ charges.The silk acquires _________ charges. Negative or positive charges?Negative or positive charges? positivepositive positivepositive negativenegative
  • 12. 4F4F FF rr 2r2r The force between two charges is inversely proportional to the distance between two charges.
  • 13. The experiment conducted by BenjaminThe experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) showed that theFranklin (1706 – 1790) showed that the electrical charges were conserved.electrical charges were conserved. Principle of conservation of charge:Principle of conservation of charge: The sum of all the electricThe sum of all the electric charges in any closed system ischarges in any closed system is constant.constant.
  • 14. End ofEnd of session 1session 1
  • 15. Quantization of Electrical charge 3.1.1 In 1909, Robert Millikan discovered the existence of electrical charge isIn 1909, Robert Millikan discovered the existence of electrical charge is in discreet amount or a packet. The electric charge cannot be dividedin discreet amount or a packet. The electric charge cannot be divided into amounts smaller than the charge of one electron or proton.into amounts smaller than the charge of one electron or proton. N = 3 N = ??? Number of charges = 3 Number of charges = ????
  • 16. Free electrons in conductor or insulator 3.1.2 Charges or free electrons can move freely in conductor. When certainCharges or free electrons can move freely in conductor. When certain amount of charges are transferred to the conductor, the charges areamount of charges are transferred to the conductor, the charges are uniformly distributed to the other parts of conductor.uniformly distributed to the other parts of conductor. Metals and alloys are normally good conductor.Metals and alloys are normally good conductor. Certain chemical solution like NaClCertain chemical solution like NaCl displays good conductor.displays good conductor.
  • 17. Substances like glass, Perspex, silk and rubber are good insulators.Substances like glass, Perspex, silk and rubber are good insulators. When an insulator is rubbed, the rubbed part contains charges.When an insulator is rubbed, the rubbed part contains charges. Charges cannot be transferred to the other parts of the insulator.Charges cannot be transferred to the other parts of the insulator. This part is still neutral
  • 18. Charging by induction 3.1.3 In the induction process of charging, a charged object requires noIn the induction process of charging, a charged object requires no contact with the object inducing the charge.contact with the object inducing the charge. Grounding the charge
  • 19. Coulomb’s Law 3.2 • State Coulomb’s Law and use equation F=Qq/4πε0r2 for a point charge and system. In 1785, Charles Coulomb (1736 -1806) established theIn 1785, Charles Coulomb (1736 -1806) established the fundamental law of electric force between two stationary chargedfundamental law of electric force between two stationary charged particles.particles. It applies only to point charges and to spherical distributions ofIt applies only to point charges and to spherical distributions of charges. The vector F can be written as:charges. The vector F can be written as: r r qq kF 2 21 21  =
  • 20. Suppose there are two charges, qSuppose there are two charges, q11 and qand q22 at a distance, r. If theat a distance, r. If the two charges have the same sign, both will repel each other with atwo charges have the same sign, both will repel each other with a force, F.force, F. r FORCE q1 q2 Electrical charge in focusThis repulsive electrical force is a vector. It is written asThis repulsive electrical force is a vector. It is written as FF2121..
  • 21. Likewise, if qLikewise, if q11 has negative sign and qhas negative sign and q22 has positive sign, both willhas positive sign, both will attract each other with a force, F.attract each other with a force, F. r FORCE q1 q2 Electrical charge in focusThis attractive electrical force is a vector. It is written asThis attractive electrical force is a vector. It is written as FF2121..
  • 22. Suppose there are three charges, qSuppose there are three charges, q11, q, q22 and qand q33.. The resultant force due to qThe resultant force due to q11 andand qq22 on qon q33 will be Fwill be FTT.. q2 q1 q3 F31 F32 FT It can be said that FIt can be said that FTT is a vectoris a vector addition of Faddition of F3131 and Fand F3232..
  • 23. The Coulomb force is aThe Coulomb force is a field forcefield force – a force exerted by one– a force exerted by one object on another even though there is no physical contactobject on another even though there is no physical contact between them.between them. The magnitude of force on charge qThe magnitude of force on charge q22 can be written as:can be written as: 2 21 21 r qq kF = F21 q1 q2
  • 24. End ofEnd of session 2session 2
  • 25. Electric Field 3.3 • Define the electric field strength E=F/q and describe the electricDefine the electric field strength E=F/q and describe the electric field lines for isolated point charge, dipole charges and plate offield lines for isolated point charge, dipole charges and plate of uniform charges.uniform charges.. An electric field exists in theAn electric field exists in the region of space around aregion of space around a charged object. When anothercharged object. When another charged object enters thischarged object enters this electric field, the field is whatelectric field, the field is what exerts a force on the secondexerts a force on the second charged object.charged object.
  • 26. + Q q0 E test charge + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 0q F E = We define the electric field at the location of the small test chargeWe define the electric field at the location of the small test charge to be the electric force acting on it divided by the charge qto be the electric force acting on it divided by the charge q00 of theof the test charge.test charge.
  • 27. Suppose there are two charges, qSuppose there are two charges, q11 and qand q22.. The resultant electric field due toThe resultant electric field due to qq11 and qand q22 at point C will be Eat point C will be ETT.. q2 q1 C E2 ET It can be said that EIt can be said that ETT is a vectoris a vector addition of Eaddition of E11 and Eand E22.. E1
  • 28. Michael Faraday introduced the electric field lines in the followingMichael Faraday introduced the electric field lines in the following manner:manner: The electric field vector E is tangent to the electric fieldThe electric field vector E is tangent to the electric field lines at each point.lines at each point. The number of lines per unit area through a surfaceThe number of lines per unit area through a surface perpendicular to the lines is proportional to the strengthperpendicular to the lines is proportional to the strength of the electric field in a given region.of the electric field in a given region. For a positive point charge, the lines radiate outward and for aFor a positive point charge, the lines radiate outward and for a negative point charge, the lines converge inward.negative point charge, the lines converge inward. E is large when the field lines are close together and small when theyE is large when the field lines are close together and small when they are far apart.are far apart. Electric Field Lines 3.3.1
  • 29. Electric field of positiveElectric field of positive and negative pointand negative point chargescharges Two dimensional drawing contains only the field lines that lie in theTwo dimensional drawing contains only the field lines that lie in the plane containing the point charge.plane containing the point charge. Electric field of positiveElectric field of positive point charges.point charges.
  • 30. Moving charge in a uniform electric field 3.3.2 • Describe quantitatively the motion of a charge in a uniform electric field. A charged particle in the electric field experiences electricalA charged particle in the electric field experiences electrical force,force, FF = q= q EE. The charged particle also accelerates as. The charged particle also accelerates as dictated by second Newton’s Law,dictated by second Newton’s Law, FF = m= maa.. Thus, the accelerationThus, the acceleration of charged particle isof charged particle is written:written: m qE a =
  • 31. Gauss’ Law 3.4 Consider a uniform electric field passing through an area thatConsider a uniform electric field passing through an area that is perpendicular to the field.is perpendicular to the field. • State and use Gauss’ Law to determine the electric field of a charged body. Electric flux exists as electric field flows through the area
  • 32. Electric flux,Electric flux, ΦΦ is defined asis defined as A.E=Φ If the area A is parallel to the field lines, E = 0; thus, Ф = 0. No electric flux exists as no electric field pierce the area.
  • 33. If the E lines pierce at the area A at an angle θ away from the normal line, the flux is written: θcosA.E=Φ normal line E  θ
  • 34. End ofEnd of session 3session 3
  • 35. Gauss Theorem 3.4.1 Consider a point charge q and a spherical surface of radius r from centre on the charge. The constant magnitude of electric field on the surface of the sphere is written: 2 r q kE = Since the electric field is everywhere perpendicular to the spherical surface, the electric flux will be : 0 2 2 0 Q r4 r4 Q A.E ε π πε =        ==Φ
  • 36. For any type of surface, the general flux equation through a close surface can be written : 0 Q dA.E ε ==Φ ∫ Therefore, it is equally true for any surface that encloses the charge q, the flux would simply be the charge divided by the permittivity of free space :
  • 37. 3.4.2 The equivalence of Gauss’ Law and Coulomb’s Law Consider a point charge q with a spherical Gaussian surface of radius r from centre on the charge. The Gauss’ law states that the flux through a close surface: 0 Q dA.E ε ==Φ ∫ The close surface area, ∫dA = 4πr2 . The electric field, E for the charge: 0 2 Q )r4.(E ε π = 2 0r4 Q E πε =
  • 38. The positive test charge exerts electrical force due to the electric field. The magnitude of electrical force is written: E.qF 0= Finally, transformation of Gauss’ law to Coulomb’s law is simply written as: 2 0 0 r4 Q .qF πε =
  • 39. End ofEnd of session 4session 4
  • 40. 3.4.3 Sphere of concentrated charges Consider positive electric charge Q is distributed uniformly throughout the volume of an insulating sphere with radius R. Since the charge density is constant, 33 R 3 4 q r 3 4 'q ππ = The equation is simplified into: 3 3 R r q'q =
  • 41. The electric field enclosed by the surface is considered as if that enclosed charge were concentrated at the center. 2 0r4 'q E πε = From substitution of q’, we can get the electric field enclosed by the surface. r R4 q E 3 0         = πε
  • 42. 3.4.4 Electric field of charged thin spherical shell Consider a charged spherical shell of total charge q and two concentric spherical surfaces, S1 and S2. For r ≥ R, the electric field is: 2 0r4 q E πε = For r < R, the electric field is: 0E =
  • 43. 3.4.5 Electric field of infinite charged line Consider λ = Q/L for uniformly distributed charge along an infinitely long,Consider λ = Q/L for uniformly distributed charge along an infinitely long, thin wire. Gaussian surface of a cylinder with arbitrary radius r andthin wire. Gaussian surface of a cylinder with arbitrary radius r and arbitrary length L is used. No flux through the ends because E lies in thearbitrary length L is used. No flux through the ends because E lies in the plane of the surface. E has the same value everywhere on the cylinderplane of the surface. E has the same value everywhere on the cylinder walls. The area, A = 2πrL. The electric field for the cylinder iswalls. The area, A = 2πrL. The electric field for the cylinder is: + + + + + + + + + + + + + r L r2 1 E 0 λ πε =
  • 44. 3.4.6 Electrical field of infinite charged sheet Consider σ is the density of charge perConsider σ is the density of charge per unit area. Therefore Q =σ A. Theunit area. Therefore Q =σ A. The charged sheet passes through thecharged sheet passes through the middle of cylinder’s length, so themiddle of cylinder’s length, so the cylinder’s ends are equidistant from thecylinder’s ends are equidistant from the sheet. No flux passes through thesheet. No flux passes through the cylinder’s side walls, therefore, E = 0.cylinder’s side walls, therefore, E = 0. The total flux in Gauss’s law, Φ = 2EAThe total flux in Gauss’s law, Φ = 2EA since EA from each cylinder’s end. Thus,since EA from each cylinder’s end. Thus, the electric field for the infinite planethe electric field for the infinite plane sheet of charge is written:sheet of charge is written: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + EE 02 E ε σ =
  • 45. 3.5.1 Electric equipotential surface The potential at various points in an electric field can be visualized byThe potential at various points in an electric field can be visualized by equipotential surfaces. Equipotential surface is three dimensionalequipotential surfaces. Equipotential surface is three dimensional surface on which the electric potential V is the same at every point. Ifsurface on which the electric potential V is the same at every point. If the test charge qthe test charge q00 is moved from a point to point on such a surface,is moved from a point to point on such a surface, the electric potential energy qthe electric potential energy q00V remains constant.V remains constant. Field lines andField lines and equipotential surfaces are always mutually perpendicular.equipotential surfaces are always mutually perpendicular. Equipotential surface Field line + + -
  • 46. 3.5 Electric potential Consider a system of charges. VConsider a system of charges. V11 is theis the potential at point P from a charge qpotential at point P from a charge q11. The. The work done to bring charge qwork done to bring charge q22 to point Pto point P from infinity without acceleration is equalfrom infinity without acceleration is equal to qto q22VV11. As the two charges are. As the two charges are separated at distance r, the work done isseparated at distance r, the work done is equal to the potential energy. The workequal to the potential energy. The work done to bring the charge Q from a to bdone to bring the charge Q from a to b is:is: W = Q(VW = Q(Vaa –V–Vbb) = -ΔU.) = -ΔU. • Define the electric potential and use equation V=Q/4Define the electric potential and use equation V=Q/4πεπε00r.r. • Use relation E = - dV/dr.Use relation E = - dV/dr. • Understand the relationship between electric potential and potential energy.Understand the relationship between electric potential and potential energy. dr r 1 Q 4 1 V 2 0 ∫= πε       == r qq 4 1 WU 21 0πε
  • 47. End ofEnd of session 5session 5