Electric Field and the Movement of Charge Video Tutorial

The Electric Field and the Movement of Charge Video Tutorial explains the conditions that are necessary in order for a charge to move from one location to another location. The concept of electric potential energy is discussed.

The video lesson answers the following questions:

  1. What causes an electric charge to move?
  2. How can you identify the location of high and low electric potential energy?

Video

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