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Static Fields and Potentials describes two of the fundamental interactions in nature: gravity and electromagnetism. The book introduces the associated fields, potentials, and energies and explains the relationship among them. It shows how these interactions manifest themselves in different ways, from the formation of stars to the operation of thunderstorms. The book also demonstrates how they are harnessed technologically in applications, such as hydroelectricity, electrical circuitry, and DNA finger-printing.

Gravitational and electric forces and fields: The story of planetary motion
Gravitational forces and fields
A first look at charge
Electric forces and fields
Applications of electric fields
Gravitational and electric potential: Where does a star's energy come from?
Potential energy
Gravitational and electric potential
Capacitance and energy storage in electric fields
Applications of potential and potential energy
Electric currents: An electric world
What is an electric current?
Currents in simple circuits
Power, internal resistance and electromotive force
Currents in the everyday world
Magnetic fields and the Lorentz force law
The magic of magnetism
The magnetic field
The generation of magnetic fields
Magnetic materials
Consolidation and skills development
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