Introductory Physics: Electric Charge and Electrostatics

Understanding how electric charge behaves is the foundation of modern physics and the technology we use every day. This course breaks down the fundamental principles of electrostatics into clear, accessible concepts. You will transition from having a basic curiosity about electricity to confidently explaining how charges interact, how fields operate, and how electrostatic forces shape our world.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand the nature of electric charge, atomic structure, and how objects acquire static electricity.\n- Apply Coulomb's Law to analyze the forces between static charges.\n- Distinguish between conductors and insulators and explain how charge moves through materials.\n- Describe electric fields and map field lines around various charge configurations.\n- Explore the conservation of charge and real-world applications of electrostatics in modern technology.\n- Learn the foundational connection between electric potential and basic current flow.\n\nThis course starts with essential terminology and the atomic model of charge before progressing to forces, fields, and practical phenomena. It is designed specifically for beginners and introductory physics students, with no advanced mathematics or prior physics background required. Start reading today to build a rock-solid foundation in physical science.