Physics 2135 (Engineering Physics II)

Lecture 6: Electric Potentials of Charge Distributions, Equipotentials, Potential Gradient

Objectives:
  • Calculate the electric potential for a charge distribution
  • Sketch and interpret equipotential plots
  • Calculate the electric field if you are given the electric potential
  • Explain electric potential of conductors in electrostatic equilibrium
Lecture Notes: Videos:

Announcements Powerpoint
Potential of a Charge Distribution Video part a, Video part b Powerpoint
Potential of a Charge Distribution (continued) Video Powerpoint
Equipotentials and Potential Gradients Video Powerpoint
Potentials and Fields Near a Conductor Video Powerpoint

Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.