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Joseph Henry

2015-12-02T03:03:51Z

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Compiled by Victor Barr 12/1/2015

[[File:JHenry.jpeg | 350px |thumb | right | Joseph Henry in his later ages ]]

==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Though his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

[[File:AlbanyMagnet.jpeg | 350px | thumb | right | The Albany Magnet]]

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph and the electric motor. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'. After this creation, he gained international respect from those such as Faraday who was also working on similar areas at the same time.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet. This is shown below where B is the magnetic field strength, N is the number of turns in the coil, I is the current through the wire, and L is the length of the magnetic circuit.

<math>{B{{=}}{NI\over L}}</math>

===Smithsonian Institution===

In 1846, the Smithsonian was still a new institution that just formed roots. Joseph Henry was invited to be a part of this now prestigious organization and resided as the Secretary of the institution. This is where he worked with many other scientists and innovators on mainly practical advice. He also worked to keep the Smithsonian away from being just an administrative organization but also one that directly supported the science in America. From 1867 to his death, he lead the Smithsonian and as the President of the National Academy of Sciences. During this time, he made sure that American would support science in both the educational level but also the professional research level.

==Past his life==

Joseph Henry passed away in Washington D.C. on May 13th, 1878.

He has left his mark in many ways from electricity to encouraging others to search into the field of science and of course physics specifically. Because of his discoveries of electromagnetic induction, The International System of Units named the unit of electrical inductance the henry (H). Also interestingly, the term yrneh, noted from henry spelled backwards, is used to measure reluctance. However, the yrneh is not a universally accepted term.

== See also ==

===External Links===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

[http://www.pnas.org/content/58/1/1.full.pdf Joseph Henry Biography]

==References==

[http://siarchives.si.edu/history/joseph-henry History of Joseph Henry - Smithsonian Archives]
[http://www.edisontechcenter.org/JosephHenry.html Joseph Henry Profile]
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Joseph Henry

2015-12-02T01:59:19Z

Vbarr3:

Compiled by Victor Barr 12/1/2015

[[File:JHenry.jpeg | 350px |thumb | right | Joseph Henry in his later ages ]]

==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Through his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

[[File:AlbanyMagnet.jpeg | 350px | thumb | right | The Albany Magnet]]

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph and the electric motor. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'. After this creation, he gained international respect from those such as Faraday who was also working on similar areas at the same time.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal objects. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet. This is shown below where B is the magnetic field strength, N is the number of turns in the coil, I is the current through the wire, and L is the length of the magnetic circuit.

<math>{B{{=}}{NI\over L}}</math>

===Smithsonian Institution===

In 1846, the Smithsonian was still a new institution that just formed roots. Joseph Henry was invited to be a part of this now prestigious organization and resided as the Secretary of the institution. This is where he worked with many other scientists and innovators on mainly practical advice. He also worked to keep the Smithsonian away from being just an administrative organization but also one that directly supported the science in America. From 1867 to his death, he lead the Smithsonian and as the President of the National Academy of Sciences. During this time, he made sure that American would support science in both the educational level but also the professional research level.

==Past his life==

Joseph Henry passed away in Washington D.C. on May 13th, 1878.

He has left his mark in many ways from electricity to encouraging others to search into the field of science and of course physics specifically. Because of his discoveries of electromagnetic induction, The International System of Units named the unit of electrical inductance the henry (H). Also interestingly, the term yrneh, noted from henry spelled backwards, is used to measure reluctance. However, the yrneh is not a universally accepted term.

== See also ==

===External Links===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

[http://www.pnas.org/content/58/1/1.full.pdf Joseph Henry Biography]

==References==

[http://siarchives.si.edu/history/joseph-henry History of Joseph Henry - Smithsonian Archives]
[http://www.edisontechcenter.org/JosephHenry.html Joseph Henry Profile]
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Joseph Henry

2015-12-02T01:54:19Z

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[[File:JHenry.jpeg | 350px |thumb | right | Joseph Henry in his later ages ]]

==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Through his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

[[File:AlbanyMagnet.jpeg | 350px | thumb | right | The Albany Magnet]]

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph and the electric motor. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'. After this creation, he gained international respect from those such as Faraday who was also working on similar areas at the same time.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal objects. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet. This is shown below where B is the magnetic field strength, N is the number of turns in the coil, I is the current through the wire, and L is the length of the magnetic circuit.

<math>{B{{=}}{NI\over L}}</math>

===Smithsonian Institution===

In 1846, the Smithsonian was still a new institution that just formed roots. Joseph Henry was invited to be a part of this now prestigious organization and resided as the Secretary of the institution. This is where he worked with many other scientists and innovators on mainly practical advice. He also worked to keep the Smithsonian away from being just an administrative organization but also one that directly supported the science in America. From 1867 to his death, he lead the Smithsonian and as the President of the National Academy of Sciences. During this time, he made sure that American would support science in both the educational level but also the professional research level.

==Past his life==

Joseph Henry passed away in Washington D.C. on May 13th, 1878.

He has left his mark in many ways from electricity to encouraging others to search into the field of science and of course physics specifically. Because of his discoveries of electromagnetic induction, The International System of Units named the unit of electrical inductance the henry (H). Also interestingly, the term yrneh, noted from henry spelled backwards, is used to measure reluctance. However, the yrneh is not a universally accepted term.

== See also ==

===Further reading===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

[http://www.pnas.org/content/58/1/1.full.pdf Joseph Henry Biography]

==References==

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Joseph Henry

2015-12-02T01:30:00Z

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[[File:JHenry.jpeg | 400x |thumb | right ]]

==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Through his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

[[File:AlbanyMagnet.jpeg | 350px | thumb | right]]

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal objects. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet. This is shown below where B is the magnetic field strength, N is the number of turns in the coil, I is the current through the wire, and L is the length of the magnetic circuit.

<math>{B{{=}}{NI\over L}}</math>

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===Further reading===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

===External links===

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Joseph Henry

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==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Through his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal objects. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet.

<math>{|''H''{{=}}''NI''\div''L''}</math>

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===Further reading===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

===External links===

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Joseph Henry

2015-12-02T01:09:31Z

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Claimed by Victor Barr 11/21/2015

==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Through his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal objects. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet.

<math>{|''H''{{=}}''NI''\div''L''}

===Fun Facts===

==Examples==

Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible

===Simple===
===Middling===
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==Connectedness==
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?
#How is it connected to your major?
#Is there an interesting industrial application?

==History==

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== See also ==

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===Further reading===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

===External links===

Internet resources on this topic

==References==

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Joseph Henry

2015-12-02T01:07:21Z

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Claimed by Victor Barr 11/21/2015

==Early Life==

Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797 in Albany, New York. Both his mother, Ann Alexander Henry, and father, Joseph Henry Sr., were Scottish newcomers that taught their son the importance of diligence and hard work. Through his father's untimely death caused money issues, his grandmother in Galway, New York took young Joseph in. Joseph, now 13 years old, took apprenticeships with both a watchmaker and a silversmith. However, at the age of 16, Joseph found his passion for science. Specifically, after reading Gorge Gregory's ''Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry'', Joseph wanted to "invest into a new world of thought and enjoyment". [https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf 1]

Joseph Henry spent his next three years attending Albany Academy. Doing well above average, he found work afterward as a surveyor and tutor. However, after four years, he returned to Albany Academy to teach in mathematics and natural philosophy.

Joseph Henry married his cousin, Harriet Alexander in 1830 and later had 4 children.

==Scientific Achievements==

Joseph Henry is one of the American figurehead's of physics and was a well known scientist during his time. In 1831, he began working on electromagnetism. Detailed experiments trail on about his findings, and his bigger accomplishments in electromagnetism lead to the creation of the telegraph. Through many layers of insulated wires, he created an electromagnet he called the 'Albany Magnet'.

===Albany Magnet===

Henry's experimental magnet, it was the most powerful magnet at that time. Around 1825, William Sturgeon, worked on advancing past theories in electromagnetism by messing with how current affects wire wrapped around metal objects. Henry wanted to improve the loose electromagnets that Sturgeon had been working on. Instead of using bare wire to create his electromagnet, he used silk to wrap the wire before winding the wire around a base. He found that the insulated wire actually increases the lifting power of his magnet. Specifically by tightening the wire around the magnetic, Henry increased the number of loops he made with the wire which directly affect the magnetic field strength of the magnet.

{{math|''H''{{=}}''NI''\div''L''}}

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===Further reading===

[https://www.princeton.edu/ssp/joseph-henry-project/albany-electromagnet/AlbanyMagnetPaper.pdf Joseph Henry's Experimental Electromagnet]

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==The Main Idea==

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Electric Field of Capacitor

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*[[System & Surroundings]]
*[[Newton's First Law of Motion]]
*[[Newton's Second Law of Motion]]
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===Theory===
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*[[Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity]]
*[[Quantum Theory]]
*[[General Relativity]]
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===Notable Scientists===
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*[[Albert Einstein]]
*[[Ernest Rutherford]]
*[[Joseph Henry]]
*[[Michael Faraday]]
*[[James Maxwell]]
*[[Robert Hooke]]
*[[Marie Curie]]
*[[Carl Friedrich Gauss]]
*[[Nikola Tesla]]
*[[Andre Marie Ampere]]
*[[Sir Isaac Newton]]
*[[J. Robert Oppenheimer]]
*[[Oliver Heaviside]]
*[[Rosalind Franklin]]
*[[Erwin Schrödinger]]
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===Properties of Matter===
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*[[Mass]]
*[[Density]]
*[[Charge]]
*[[Spin]]
*[[SI Units]]

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===Contact Interactions===
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* [[Young's Modulus]]
* [[Friction]]
* [[Tension]]
* [[Hooke's Law]]
* [[Maximally Inelastic Collision]]
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===Momentum===
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* [[Vectors]]
* [[Kinematics]]
* Predicting Change in one dimension
* [[Predicting Change in multiple dimensions]]
* [[Momentum Principle]]
* [[Curving Motion]]
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===Angular Momentum===
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* [[The Moments of Inertia]]
* [[Rotation]]
* [[Torque]]
* [[Right Hand Rule]]
* Predicting a Change in Rotation
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===Energy===
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*[[Predicting Change]]
*[[Rest Mass Energy]]
*[[Kinetic Energy]]
*[[Potential Energy]]
*[[Work]]
*[[Thermal Energy]]
*[[Conservation of Energy]]
*[[Electric Potential]]
*[[Energy Transfer due to a Temperature Difference]]
*[[Gravitational Potential Energy]]
*[[Point Particle Systems]]
*[[Spring Potential Energy]]
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===Collisions===
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*[[Collisions]]
*[[Maximally Inelastic Collision]]
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===Fields===
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* [[Electric Field]] of a
** [[Point Charge]]
** [[Electric Dipole]]
** [[Capacitor]]
** [[Charged Rod]]
** [[Charged Ring]]
** [[Charged Disk]]
** [[Charged Spherical Shell]]
*[[Electric Potential]]
**[[Potential Difference in a Uniform Field]]
**[[Potential Difference of point charge in a non-Uniform Field]]
**[[Sign of Potential Difference]]
*[[Electric Force]]
*[[Polarization]]
*[[Magnetic Field]]
**[[Right-Hand Rule]]
**[[Direction of Magnetic Field]]
**[[Bar Magnet]]
**[[Magnetic Force]]
**[[Hall Effect]]
**[[Lorentz Force]]
**[[Biot-Savart Law]]
**[[Integration Techniques for Magnetic Field]]
**[[Sparks in Air]]
**[[Motional Emf]]
**[[Detecting a Magnetic Field]]
**[[Moving Point Charge]]
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===Simple Circuits===
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*[[Components]]
*[[Steady State]]
*[[Non Steady State]]
*[[Node Rule]]
*[[Loop Rule]]
*[[Power in a circuit]]
*[[Ammeters,Voltmeters,Ohmmeters]]
*[[Current]]
*[[Ohm's Law]]
*[[RC]]
*[[Circular Loop of Wire]]
*[[RL Circuit]]
*[[LC Circuit]]
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===Maxwell's Equations===
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*[[Gauss's Flux Theorem]]
**[[Electric Fields]]
**[[Magnetic Fields]]
*[[Faraday's Law]]
**[[Inductance]]
**[[Lenz's Law]]
*[[Ampere-Maxwell Law]]
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===Radiation===
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*[[Producing a Radiative Electric Field]]
*[[Sinusoidal Electromagnetic Radiaton]]
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===Sound===
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*[[Doppler Effect]]
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== Resources ==
* Commonly used wiki commands [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Cheatsheet Wiki Cheatsheet]
* A guide to representing equations in math mode [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Displaying_a_formula Wiki Math Mode]
* A page to keep track of all the physics [[Constants]]
* An overview of [[VPython]]