Electromagnetic Concepts in Mathematical Representation of Physics

Virginie Albe (1) , Patrice Venturini (2) , Jean Lascours (1)

1 ENSFEA - École Nationale Supérieure de Formation de l'Enseignement Agricole de Toulouse-Auzeville
2 EFTS - Education, Formation, Travail, Savoirs

Our paper deals with the use of mathematics when studying the physics of electromagnetism. We have concentrated on common electromagnetic concepts (magnetic field and flux) and their associated mathematical representation and arithmetical tools. Our studies showed that most students do not understand the significant aspects of physical situations. Students have difficulty in using relationships and models specific to magnetic phenomena (the construction of relationships between concepts, and the use of mathematical formalism).

Mots clés: Physics; electromagnetism; representations

Domaines: Education

Virginie Albe, Patrice Venturini, Jean Lascours. Electromagnetic Concepts in Mathematical Representation of Physics. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2001, 10 (2), pp.197-203. ⟨halshs-00218118⟩