Year 11 Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 1.3

• describe the interaction of objects with like charges and objects with unlike charges.
• describe a Van de Graaf generator and some charge experiments you can do with it.
• describe an electroscope and some charge experiments you can do with it.
• give the symbol, unit and definition for the following circuit quantities: charge, electric current, voltage, resistance, power.
• explain what is meant by the terms: direction of conventional current, series, parallel.
• recognise and draw the circuit symbols for common circuit components.
• describe how current and voltage are measured.
• explain the similarities and differences in the way ammeters and voltmeters are used.
• correctly read the scales on ammeters and voltmeters.
• state what DC stands for and explain what it means.
• draw circuit diagrams for real circuits and from circuit descriptions.
• construct circuits correctly from circuit diagrams.
• explain the rules for current and voltage in series and parallel circuits.
• explain Ohm’s Law.
• solve problems using the equations: V = IR, P = IV, P = E/t, RSERIES = R1 + R2 + R3
• explain what is meant by the term magnetic field.
• describe the magnetic field pattern around: permanent magnets, the Earth, currents, coils.
• state the symbol and unit for magnetic field strength.
• correctly use the right-hand grip rule to determine the magnetic field direction around a current.
• describe some uses for an electromagnet (solenoid).
• describe how the magnetic field of a current varies with the distance from the current and the size of the current.
• solve problems using the equation: B =kI/d

Student Workbook: 60 pages
Teacher’s Guide: 60 pages (available to purchase with a class set)
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