Electrostatics | High school physics | Science | Khan Academy
How does the same force that holds matter together also cause static electricity effects on the macroscopic scale? Explore electric charge and Coulomb's law to find out. **Unit guides are here!** Power up your classroom with engaging strategies, tools, and activities from Khan Academy’s learning experts. [**Doc**](https://bit.ly/4hOkFlu) | [**PDF**](https://bit.ly/3FQmNfg)
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Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
physics · electrostatics
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Course
Introduction
Electrostatics Unit Overview
- Core Subject: Electrostatics (High school physics).
- Key Concepts:
- Electric charge.
- Coulomb's law.
- Central Inquiry: Understanding how the fundamental force that holds matter together manifests as static electricity on a macroscopic scale.
- Educational Resources: Unit guides, teaching strategies, and classroom tools are available for educators in document and PDF formats.
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