Some questions about electric potential

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The discussion focuses on understanding the electric potential as illustrated in several provided graphs, particularly regarding the behavior of voltage in the presence of conductors. It emphasizes that the voltage remains constant within a conductor, even when external objects are introduced. The graphs depict various stages of voltage changes before and after the insertion of a second object, highlighting the opposing internal electric fields created by hollow conductors. Participants seek detailed explanations for each labeled phenomenon in the diagrams. The inquiry aims to clarify the principles of electric potential in conductive materials.
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http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/2231/p1040967s.jpg
(for the above grah, the plate is inseted in the middle)


http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7662/p1040968s.jpg
(for the above grah, the plate is inseted in the middle)


http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7476/conductor1.jpg


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Refering to the above graphs, can anyone help explain the phenomenons of several stages labelled? (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j)

thx for the help!
 
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The grapsh show voltage versus position on a horizontal line going through the middle of the depicted objects, with "before" meaning without the presence of the second object in the middle or on the right in the diagragms, and after meaning with the presence of the second object. It seems the main idea is to show that the voltage doesn't change within a conductor. The first diagram shows the case where a hollow conducting object sets up up an opposing internal field.
 
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Yes.
But I'd like to know every labelled phenonmenon in detail.
(and I know there're really a lot of questions =P)
anyway, thanks for your answer.
 

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