Explicit time-dependent potential

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The discussion centers on the concept of explicitly time-dependent potential, with a specific example provided: household electricity, which features a sinusoidal voltage that varies over time. The participants clarify that the potential is time-dependent when it changes with respect to time, as demonstrated by the sinusoidal nature of electrical voltage in homes. This highlights the importance of understanding time-dependent potentials in practical applications such as electrical engineering.

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Does anyone know when is the Potential explicitly time-dependent? Can you give me an example?
 
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fac.cariera said:
Does anyone know when is the Potential explicitly time-dependent? Can you give me an example?

Your household electricity has a sinusoidal voltage ( potential). It's time-dependent then. Perhaps I didn't get your question.
 

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