The discussion revolves around the behavior of a single electric charge of 350 microcoulombs in the presence of air and in a vacuum, particularly focusing on the implications of electric breakdown in air and the resulting phenomena, such as the potential for light emission or plasma formation. The scope includes theoretical considerations and exploratory reasoning regarding electric fields and charge behavior.
Participants express differing views on the behavior of the charge in air versus in space, with no consensus on whether a spark would appear or the exact nature of the phenomena resulting from the charge's presence.
The discussion includes assumptions about the conditions under which the charge exists, such as the medium (air vs. vacuum) and the implications of electric field strength relative to breakdown thresholds. The potential for plasma formation and the stability of the charge are also points of contention.
That will depend on how the hypothetical single point of charge was established.abdossamad2003 said:Given that the electric field is greater than the breakdown of air, will no spark appear?
In a vacuum, an electric charge of 350 microcoulombs creates a strong electric field, but without a medium like air, there's no breakdown or discharge path. Therefore, the charge remains stable, and no light emission occurs.abdossamad2003 said:Suppose there is an electric charge of 350 micro coulombs in space. The electric field at a distance of less than one meter will be more than 3,000,000 volts/meter considering that this field is greater than the electric breakdown of air and the charge has no place to discharge, what happens? Will the electric charge be light?