The discussion centers on the behavior of electric fields and potentials in a system of four conducting plates with charges Q, -2Q, 4Q, and 3Q, where the third plate is grounded. Participants clarify that grounding the third plate alters the charge distribution, resulting in a final net charge of zero on the system. The confusion arises from the assumption that the outer surfaces must have zero charge, which is incorrect. Gauss's law is emphasized as a more reliable method for analyzing the electric field rather than relying solely on work done against the electric field.
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Now I'm confused… you previously mentioned "indagate", an archaic but valid word meaning to investigate, from the Latin "indagare". "Indigate", as used in your post #27 seems like a misspelling of "indicate". Though it could be useful to describe e.g. wagging one's finger at a queue jumper, expressing digital indication of indignation all in one go.Steve4Physics said:indigating
haruspex said:Now I'm confused… you previously mentioned "indagate", an archaic but valid word meaning to investigate, from the Latin "indagare". "Indigate", as used in your post #27 seems like a misspelling of "indicate".
haruspex said:Figure 5 at https://www.researchgate.net/public...as_the_Application_of_Far-Ranging_Mathematics
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