Insulated metal, immersed in an ionic fluid

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The discussion confirms that a large body of electrolyte, such as ocean water, can indeed serve as a ground when an insulated metal is immersed in it. When charged, the ocean water acts as the second electrode in capacitance calculations. This principle is crucial for understanding the behavior of capacitive systems involving large conductive bodies in electrolyte solutions.

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Can a large body of electrolyte be used for ground? For example, if we placed an insulated metal into the ocean. If it was charged, would the ocean water be treated as the other electrode in calculating it's capacitance?
 
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