This unit introduces conductors, capacitors, and the behavior of electric fields in electrostatic equilibrium. You will work through electric fields inside and outside conductors, charge distributions on conductors, electric potential in conducting systems, and the properties of capacitors. Topics also include capacitance, energy stored in capacitors, dielectric materials, and combinations of capacitors in series and parallel. A strong understanding of how charge redistributes itself and how capacitors store energy is essential for solving more advanced AP Physics C: E&M problems.
