PhysicsCorePHY-EANDM-054
Electric Fields
field of point charges and distributions, field lines
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Importance
- 4 / 5
- Study time
- 4–7.5 h
- Kind of work
- Mixed
Why it matters
The theory of electric and magnetic fields culminating in Maxwell's equations — the foundation of all electrical technology and optics.
Where it is used
Power grids, electronics, communications, motors/generators, medical imaging, sensors, every electronic device.
How you know you have learned it
Solve ≥10 representative problems with ≥80% adjusted accuracy.
Resources
- Introduction to Electrodynamics — David Griffiths Book
- Introduction to Electrodynamics — David Griffiths Book
- Electricity and Magnetism — Purcell & Morin Book