Electric field strength before reaching the state of electrostatic equilibrium

[hectoryx]

Homework Statement

In such a picture,
http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af335/hectoryx/electrostaticequilibrium_1.jpg
Induced charges will emergence on the left and right side of non-perfect conductor B, because the effect of the electric field of conductor A.
As is known to all, when non-perfect conductor B is placed into the electric field of conductor A, it needs a time to reach the state of electrostatic equilibrium. We call it relaxation time.
My question is what the electric field strength near the right side of B is, and what its changing trend is, before B reaches the state of electrostatic equilibrium.

The Attempt at a Solution

In my opinion, the electric field strength near the right side of B will increase gradually. When it reaches the state of electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field strength reaches its maximum value. Am I right?

Thanks in advance.

Regards.

Hector

 

[Jhero]

Dear Hector,

Thank you for your question. I would like to provide some insight into the behavior of the electric field near the right side of non-perfect conductor B before it reaches electrostatic equilibrium.

Firstly, it is important to understand that the electric field is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. In the picture provided, the electric field lines are shown in the direction of the field, which is from the positive to the negative charge.

When non-perfect conductor B is placed in the electric field of conductor A, the charges on B will rearrange themselves to reach electrostatic equilibrium. This means that the induced charges on the left and right side of B will continue to move until the net electric field inside B is zero. This process takes some time, known as the relaxation time.

During this time, the electric field near the right side of B will indeed increase gradually. This is because the induced charges on the right side are still moving towards the left side, creating a stronger electric field in that direction. As the charges continue to move, the electric field will reach its maximum value before eventually decreasing as the charges reach their final positions.

So to answer your question, yes, you are correct in your understanding that the electric field strength near the right side of B will increase gradually and reach its maximum value before B reaches electrostatic equilibrium.

I hope this helps clarify your question. If you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to ask.