The discussion revolves around the implications of Coulomb's Law when applied to particles separated by a distance of one light year. Participants explore both the practical and theoretical aspects of the force at such a distance, considering the inverse square law and potential delays in force transmission.
Participants generally agree that the force would be weak at one light year due to the inverse square law, but there is no consensus on the OP's specific question or intent. Multiple interpretations of the inquiry remain unresolved.
There are limitations in understanding the OP's question, particularly regarding the implications of distance on force and the potential for delays in force transmission. The discussion does not resolve these ambiguities.
I don’t understand the question. If someone asked “what happens to the force at 1 m distance?” what would be the answer you are looking for? What are you looking for with the word “happens”?Ggb said:Hi,
What happens to the force when the particle are kept at 1 light year distance. I agree practically the force would be very weak because of inverse square law, theoretically what happens to the force?
You already have the answer within the question. It would be very weak unless the charge on each particle was extremely high.Ggb said:I agree practically the force would be very weak because of inverse square law, theoretically what happens to the force?
Could he be wondering about the delay at 1ly?Dale said:If someone asked “what happens to the force at 1 m distance?” what would be the answer you are looking for?
If he means Coulomb's Law literally then I don't think so, no, because that's the field of an eternal stationary charge and it is unchanging throughout all of space. Maybe OP does mean something else, but he hasn't been seen since posting this so I reckon we should wait until he comes back before going too far off on a tangent. (I'm a shoo-in for this year's hypocrisy award with this...)sophiecentaur said:Could he be wondering about the delay?
Stand aside, young man - I'm ahead of your in the line.Ibix said:(I'm a shoo-in for this year's hypocrisy award with this...)
It could be that. I don’t know, which is why I asked.sophiecentaur said:Could he be wondering about the delay at 1ly?
sophiecentaur said:Could he be wondering about the delay at 1ly?
Ibix said:If he means Coulomb's Law literally then I don't think so, no, because that's the field of an eternal stationary charge and it is unchanging throughout all of space. Maybe OP does mean something else, but he hasn't been seen since posting this so I reckon we should wait until he comes back before going too far off on a tangent. (I'm a shoo-in for this year's hypocrisy award with this...)
sophiecentaur said:Stand aside, young man - I'm ahead of your in the line.
One minute? Looks like a "drive-by" to me.Dale said:It could be that. I don’t know, which is why I asked.