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Chapter 18: Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 18 describes electrical energy, potential difference, and capacitance. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of electrical energy.
Review and Practice
Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
Glossary of Terms: Chapter 18
Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.
Homework Help: Chapter 18 Study Guide
Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter.
Section 1 || Section 2 || Section 3 || Mixed Review

Practice Problems: Chapter 18
Select one of the topics listed below to practice using the concepts found in this chapter.
Electrical Potential Energy
Potential Difference
Capacitance

Quiz Yourself: Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Click here to test your knowledge of electrical energy and capacitance.
Teacher Notes

Enrichment and Extension
Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 18 are listed below.
TOPIC: Electrical Energy
SciLinks CODE: HF2181

TOPIC: Batteries
SciLinks CODE: HF2182

TOPIC: Michael Faraday
SciLinks CODE: HF2184

TOPIC: Capacitance
SciLinks CODE: HF2183

TOPIC: Electric Vehicles
SciLinks CODE: HF2185


Integrating Technology: Batteries and Emerging Technology
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Historical Note: Riding the Electric Rails
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Technology Note: Guiding Lightning
Lightning can cause great destruction. Learn some of the ideas that scientists have to control this natural phenomenon.
Real World Applications: Understanding Thunderstorms
What causes thunderstorms? Find the answer here.
Science and the Consumer: Battery Issues
There are several different types of batteries, and each type should be handled properly after use. Learn more here.
 
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