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callie123
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I'm working on a Scifi novel, and trying to make it somewhat...scientific! Any advice is appreciated.
Here's my question: I'd like to write about a situation where a body of water is purposefully kept under electric charge for years on end. This body of water would vary in size and depth, but it'd basically be stream-sized, and surrounded by less-conductive material (rock). The stream would probably last a few miles, and would have plenty of conductive elements in it (it's not pure water). I'm not sure what amount of voltage would be going through it. But enough to prevent badly insulated watercraft (metal or thin wooden boats) from crossing.
Is this feasible? Or would the high amount of electricity turn all the water to vapor? I've tried to study this myself, and now I'm confused as to whether this would create electrolysis and cause the water to break down.
Here's my question: I'd like to write about a situation where a body of water is purposefully kept under electric charge for years on end. This body of water would vary in size and depth, but it'd basically be stream-sized, and surrounded by less-conductive material (rock). The stream would probably last a few miles, and would have plenty of conductive elements in it (it's not pure water). I'm not sure what amount of voltage would be going through it. But enough to prevent badly insulated watercraft (metal or thin wooden boats) from crossing.
Is this feasible? Or would the high amount of electricity turn all the water to vapor? I've tried to study this myself, and now I'm confused as to whether this would create electrolysis and cause the water to break down.