Electricity and Magnetism | Energy and Thermal Physics

Pathways through the topic Electricity and Energy

Teaching Guidance for 14-16 Supporting Physics Teaching

Electricity and Energy pathways
Misconceptions
RESEARCH REVIEW Electricity and Magnetism

Few students can clearly distinguish the ideas of electric current and potential difference

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RESEARCH REVIEW Electricity and Magnetism

Many students predict incorrectly that two resistors in parallel will have a larger resistance than each resistor alone

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RESEARCH REVIEW Electricity and Magnetism

Students often struggle to define 'electricity' precisely

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