What Should be the Role of Field Energy in Introductory Physics Courses?
Physics Education
2014-10-14 v1 Classical Physics
Abstract
A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas gives the concept of field energy a prominent role in the physical sciences sections of its recommendations for K-12 science education. I examine what A Framework suggests for the role of field energy and point out that, given the ambiguities and complexities associated with field energy, a traditional approach focusing on potential (configuration) energy is more appropriate for introductory physics in secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1305.1220,
title = {What Should be the Role of Field Energy in Introductory Physics Courses?},
author = {Robert Hilborn},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1305.1220},
year = {2014}
}