Do I Perceive an Induced E Field in Free Fall Next to a Falling Line Charge?

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In a scenario involving an infinite line charge and an observer in free fall, the observer does not perceive an induced electric field (E field) despite the presence of a changing magnetic field (B field) as seen from a stationary frame. Both the observer and the line charge fall at the same speed, making the line charge appear static relative to the observer, which results in no change in the magnetic field in their frame. Consequently, the observer does not experience any induced electromotive force (emf). The discussion also references a paper that challenges certain areas of electrodynamics concerning special relativity, though the title of the paper is not provided. The key takeaway is that relative motion affects the perception of induced fields in electrodynamics.
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Lets say I have an infinite line charge. And I am standing next to it and then we both go into free fall towards earth. The line charge is falling vertically towards earth. In my frame It feels like I am floating in free space. But to someone on the ground they see an increasing current so this changing B field should induce an E field. In my free fall do I perceive the induced E field that is in the direction of increasing current? And obviously there is a static E field from the line charge.
 
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No. In your frame,you don't percieve the induced emf if u and the line chare are both falling at same speed(i am assuming it a free fall. In this case the line charge is static w.r.t you and hence no change in magnetic field in your frame and u don't percieve the induced emf.


(Note:- some areas of electrodynamics doesn't support special relativity as shown recently in a paper.)
 
what is this paper called
 

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