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2.2.1 Introduction to Electric force and field

Course subject(s) Module 2: Electricity & magnetism

Have you ever wondered how a dynamo can generate electricity using simple rotational movement? Or why you sometimes get a shock when you touch a metal object? All of these phenomena, and more, can be described by the laws of electric forces and field. We use these electric forces to move charges into the batteries of our phone, but how do we do that?
In this unit, Dr. ir. Liedewij Laan will guide you through the electrifying world of charged forces and fields!

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