Physics · Year 1 · Week 15

Charge, Charge distribution, Conservation of charge and types of charge

Strand

Electric Field, Magnetic Field And Electronics

Sub-strand

Electrostatics, Direct Current

Content standard

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the differences between the two kinds of particles (positive and negative) that are involved in electric interactions

Learning outcome

Distinguish between conductors, insulators and semiconductors based on the behaviour of electrons as charge carriers

Learning indicator

Explain the distribution of charges on surfaces; spherical, pear-shaped and sharp point