Re: The Poynting vector, wire length and inductance (fwd)

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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:56:25 +0000
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Subject: Re: The Poynting vector, wire length and inductance (fwd)


> When we include this information we can see that the E field is along the
> entire length of wire (no big surprise is it?)

Well, yes, it's a tremendous surprise.  The electric field radiates out radially and is normal to the surface of the round wire.  It's not along the length of the wire.  Again, you need to consider all vector orientations.  

> 
> We can also see that the voltage is impressed across the entire length of
> wire (no big surprise is it?)
> 

BTW, how about addressing my questions in my last post.

Thanks,
RWW