RealTime Physics: Active Learning Laboratories, Module 3

RealTime Physics is a series of introductory laboratory modules that use computer data acquisition tools (microcomputer-based lab or MBL tools) to help students develop important physics concepts while acquiring vital laboratory skills. Besides data acquisition, computers are used for basic mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulations.

There are 4 RealTime Physics modules: Module 1: Mechanics, Module 2: Heat and Thermodynamics, Module 3: Electricity and Magnetism, and Module 4: Light and Optics.

Lab 1: Electric Charges, Forces and Fields /1

Lab 2: Electric Fields, Flux and Gauss’ Law /19

Lab 3: Electric and Gravitational Potential /35

Lab 4: Batteries, Bulbs, and Current /53

Lab 5: Current in Simple DC Circuits /77

Lab 6: Voltage in Simple DC Circuits and Ohm’s Law /103

Lab 7: Kirchhoff’s Circuit Rules /127

Lab 8: Introduction to Capacitors and RC Circuits /147

Lab 9: Magnetism /165

Lab 10: Electromagnetism /191

Appendix A: RealTime Physics Electric Circuits Experiment Configuration Files /215

David R. Sokoloff is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 3: Electricity and Magnetism, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Priscilla W. Laws is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 3: Electricity and Magnetism, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.