Capacitance between two parallel wires not straight

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The discussion revolves around calculating the capacitance between two parallel wires that are not necessarily straight, such as parabolic configurations. The inquiry seeks to understand the methods applicable to general structures rather than specific cases.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the calculation of capacitance for parallel wires that are not straight, indicating a desire for a general approach.
  • Another participant suggests that calculus would be necessary for such calculations, although they do not provide specific methods or formulas.
  • There is a question regarding whether the inquiry is related to a specific homework exercise or is a general question.
  • A later reply confirms that the question is general and clarifies the appropriateness of the forum for such inquiries.
  • There is a mention of the need for foundational knowledge in calculus to address the question effectively.

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Participants generally agree that calculus is relevant to the problem, but there is no consensus on specific methods or solutions for the calculation of capacitance in this context.

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The discussion does not provide detailed mathematical steps or assumptions that may be necessary for the calculations, nor does it clarify the specific conditions under which the capacitance should be calculated.

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Hi,

I would like to know how to calculate capacitance between two wires which are parallel but not necessarily straight.for instance the two wires might be parabolic..I would like to calculate for such general structures.i.e) two parallel wires that are not necessarily straight.

Thanks in advance

[ mentor note: spelling errors in your title have been corrected ]
 
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You would use calculus.

Is this a general question, or do you have a specific homework exercise in mind?
 
NascentOxygen said:
You would use calculus.

Is this a general question, or do you have a specific homework exercise in mind?
Hi,

This is a general question.am sorry if I have posted in the wrong area.I ll read about the forum and post where it is supposed to be posted.

Thanks.
 
This forum is appropriate for your general question. Have you studied caculus in maths classes?
 

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