The discussion centers on the Generalized Ohm's Law, specifically addressing the divergence of current density in continuous loops without capacitors. Participants assert that while the divergence of current density is typically accepted as zero in such scenarios, the Generalized Ohm's Law suggests otherwise. The conversation highlights the necessity for the law to accommodate capacitors and other current sources or sinks, indicating that a non-vanishing divergence term may be essential for a comprehensive understanding of the law's applicability.
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Wouldn't the generalized law need to work for capacitors (or other current sources and sinks) in order to be general? In those cases, you would need a term with non-vanishing divergence.mertcan said:
