A basic Theory Question (Electric Field Mapping)

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Reversing the polarities of electrodes during electric field mapping yields identical results on paper, as the path of the electric field is simply reversed. This means that the visual representation does not indicate whether the field is directed away from or towards the electrodes. Understanding this principle is crucial for accurate interpretation in electrical field mapping.

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If you reverse the polarities of the electrodes when you are "electric field mapping", wouldn't it show the same results on paper?
Just the path it takes is reversed, but you would never know the difference wether it's going away or towards correct?

I am diving into this "Electrical Field Mapping" and I am trying to dig into the theory more.

Any help would be appreciative.
 
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hi smashbrohamme! :wink:
smashbrohamme said:
If you reverse the polarities of the electrodes when you are "electric field mapping", wouldn't it show the same results on paper?

yes :smile:
 

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