General Physics 2

Quarter 4 – Module 2
Coulomb’s Law: Superposition
Principle
Introductory Message

Welcome to the General Physics 2/Grade 12 School-Based Learning

Module (SBLM) on Coulomb’s Law: Superposition principle. I am LOVELY JOY
M. MARIANO, your teacher or facilitator in this subject.

This learning material is especially crafted to provide you with independent

and self-directed learning experiences and to have more autonomy and control over
your learning. This will help you improve your academic performance, increase
motivation and confidence, make choices and decisions about how to meet your
learning needs, take responsibility for constructing and carrying out your own
learning.

The competencies included in this module are considered as the most essential
competencies which need to be mastered by a Grade 12 student like you. These
competencies are anchored on the general principles, goals, and objectives of the K
to 12 Basic Education program for Grade 12 student like you to become productive
and effective participant in the society you are in.

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successful independent learner, you must have a good time management so that
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1. Read the module title and the module introduction to get an idea of what the
module covers. Specifically, read the first two sections of this module
carefully. The first section tells you what this module is all about while the
second section tells you of what you are expected to learn.

2. Never move on to the next page unless you have done what you are expected
to do in the previous page. Before you start each lesson, read first the
INSTRUCTIONS.

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to develop.

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module.

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encountered in this module.

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7. Please write all your answers of the tests, activities, exercises, and others in
your separate activity notebook.

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hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Welcome to this module! You must be very eager to start with the learning activities
prepared for you. The activities in the module have been designed to provide you
with rich and stimulating learning experience.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Calculate the electric field due to a system of point charges using coulombs
law and the superposition principle (STEM_GP12EM-IIIa-10)

Good luck as you begin this module!

Exploration

Familiarize Me
Directions: Look for the meaning of the different word/s given below.

1. Electrostatic force
2. Electric Charge
3. Electric Field
4. Charge
5. Coulomb’s Law

Lesson 1 –Coulomb’s Law:

Superposition Principle
Lesson Proper/Discussion of Concepts

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 Exercises/Developmental Activities

Exercise 1. Apply your Skills

Directions: Read and carefully analyze the given problems. Be sure to identify all
the given and unknown quantities. Use separate sheet of paper for your answer.
Scoring is provided for your reference.

Given: 1 point
Formula with solutions: 2 points
Answer with correct unit: 2 points

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 Generalization

Exercise 2: Field Map Representation

Directions: In this exercise, you will practice drawing electric field lines. Make sure
you represent both the magnitude and direction of the electric field adequately. Note
that the number of lines into or out of charges is proportional to the charges.

Assessment

Check your Understanding

Directions: Choose the letter that correspond the correct answer. Write your answer
in another sheet of paper.

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 Closure/Reflection

1. I learned that ___________________________________________________

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2. I enjoyed most on _______________________________________________
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3. I want to learn more on ___________________________________________
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References

©2013, 2010Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning College Physics: Reasoning and

Relationship 2 nd Edition

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