[Phys-L] Re: Elecric Field Lines

[John Mallinckrodt <ajm@CSUPOMONA.EDU>]

Stuart Leinoff wrote:

> My question is: Are there any lines that approach the y axis
> asymptotically, or do all lines that begin between x = -1 and x = +1
> eventually curve away from the y axis (and eventually cross my
> vertical boundary lines)?

In this precise regard, you may find a letter I wrote to The Physics
Teacher in 1987 to be of interest.

"Lines Redrawn"
Phys. Teach. 25, 7, (1987).

Off to classes for now; more later if it seems appropriate.

--
John "Slo" Mallinckrodt

Professor of Physics, Cal Poly Pomona
<http://www.csupomona.edu/~ajm>

and

Lead Guitarist, Out-Laws of Physics
<http://www.csupomona.edu/~hsleff/OoPs.html>
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