Physics 2135 (Engineering Physics II)

Lecture 4: Gauss' Law Calculations, Conductors and Electric Fields

Objectives:
  • Use Gauss' Law to calculate the electric field of a high-symmetry charge distribution
  • Use Gauss' law to draw conclusions about the behavior of charged particles on, and electric fields in conductors in electrostatic equilibrium.
Lecture Notes: Videos:

Announcements Powerpoint
Electric Field of a Charged Cylinder Video Powerpoint
Electric Field of a Line of Charge Video Powerpoint
Electric Field of an Infinite Sheet of Charge Video Powerpoint
Cultural Enlightenment Time Video Powerpoint
Properties of Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium Video Powerpoint

Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.