Problems and Solutions in Electricity and Magnetism

Physics students face the double challenge of grasping both complex concepts and their mathematical descriptions, and students need to be able to understand and confidently manipulate these mathematical representations. Solving conceptual and mathematical problems is an established method in physics teaching, it reinforces theory and improves the ability to apply broad physical principles and equations to specific situations. The capability to confidently solve problems goes beyond being able to tackle exam questions; it is much more powerful than memorizing a list of facts. Analytical skills and problem-solving abilities can be applied to new situations and are useful both for solving homework problems and for applying physics in everyday life. Creativity and insight grow with experience and with practice the basics of problem solving become almost automatic. One way to gain this experience and confidence in a topic is to work through examples and tackling problems, starting with the easiest to build confidence and then progressing to the more difficult and higher level.

Electromagnetics describes the interaction between electric charges, current carrying conductors, magnetic moments, and electromagnetic fields. An electromagnetic field can be static, slowly changing, or form waves. Since visible lights are electromagnetic waves, this book will form the basis of understanding light that obeys the laws of optics. This volume presents a collection of problems in electromagnetics covering basics and the varied areas of applications of electromagnetic principles.