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'''Three Prong Plugs'''
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==The Main Idea==
==The Main Idea==


''Why do outlets need that third prong? Grounded electricity explained without any confusing math or equations.''
State, in your own words, the main idea for this topic
Electric Field of Capacitor


===A Mathematical Model===
===A Mathematical Model===


Don't be silly, this is a page for dummies. Let's not bother with equations, as the real world is more complex than theory as it is.
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.


===A Computational Model===
===A Computational Model===


Below is a circuit diagram of the standard American three-prong outlet. The third prong provides a common zero voltage at either side of the green neutral connection, and removes the possibly fatal consequences of the neutral line resistance from the electric circuit.
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==Examples==
==Examples==

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The Main Idea

State, in your own words, the main idea for this topic Electric Field of Capacitor

A Mathematical Model

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example [math]\displaystyle{ {\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net} }[/math] where p is the momentum of the system and F is the net force from the surroundings.

A Computational Model

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here Teach hands-on with GlowScript

Examples

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