Understanding Electric Field Lines: Curving and Splitting Nodes

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The discussion focuses on drawing electric field lines for a homework problem involving curving and splitting nodes. Participants analyze a provided image, confirming that the electric field lines appear to curve left as nodes separate. Additionally, they note that in a T-shaped configuration, the lines curve towards the negative node on the right. The consensus is that the visual representation effectively captures the behavior of the electric fields in these scenarios. Overall, the participants agree on the interpretation of the electric field line behavior in the given configurations.
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Homework Statement



Hey I'm supposed to draw electric fields for this problem and I can't figure these 2 out.


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There really isn't any.

The Attempt at a Solution



It's included in the picture

http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=physicsge1.jpg
 
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Looks OK.

I've seen neater, but you seem to grasp the issues.
 
LowlyPion said:
Looks OK.

I've seen neater, but you seem to grasp the issues.

Ok so the main point of the one on the bottom is that the lines curve to the left as the nodes split away from each other?

And then for the T one they all just curve towards the negative node on the right?
 
jcpwn2004 said:
Ok so the main point of the one on the bottom is that the lines curve to the left as the nodes split away from each other?

And then for the T one they all just curve towards the negative node on the right?

That's the way I see it.
 
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