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I How does the electrical field become bent instead of following a straight line?
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The discussion centers on the behavior of electric fields, specifically why they bend instead of traveling in straight lines. It highlights the importance of boundary conditions at the interface between conductors and free space, which dictate how electric fields behave in these regions. Understanding these boundary conditions is crucial for comprehending the overall dynamics of electric fields. The conversation indicates a need for clarity on these concepts, as participants express confusion regarding the underlying principles. Ultimately, the bending of electric fields is influenced by the properties of materials and their interfaces.
My question is about the following graph:
I keep on reading that fusing atoms up until Fe-56 doesn’t cost energy and only releases binding energy. However, I understood that fusing atoms also require energy to overcome the positive charges of the protons. Where does that energy go after fusion? Does it go into the mass of the newly fused atom, escape as heat or is the released binding energy shown in the graph actually the net energy after subtracting the required fusion energy?
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