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The Potential Field of an Electric Dipole
BlackBoard Notes

  • Note for Jeff: Draw 4th section first, then the 3rd, to make sure there's enough room for large pics!
  • ======================= Photo - Click for a Larger Version =============================

    blackboard image

    (Link to January 2022 photo)

    ======================= First Board Section =============================

    ======================= Second Board Section =============================

  • Conducting paper configuration:

  • ======================= Third Board Section - Leave Room for Two Big Pics! =============================
  • The "ideal" potential field around two charges:

    Note for Jeff: Draw Horizontal axis in middle of board; use green color for 0V reference potential line to match the green connector

    2d Potential Curves

    ======================= Fourth Board Section =============================

  • Topographic sketch of potential field:

    Note for Jeff: Use green color for 0V reference potential line

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