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In order to find the potential difference between two locations, we use this formula <math> dV = -\left(E_x*dx + E_y*dy + E_z*dz\right) </math>, where '''E''' is the electric field with components in the x, y, and z directions. Delta x, y, and z are the components of final location minus to the components of the initial location. | |||
===A Computational Model=== | ===A Computational Model=== | ||
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by Elisa Mercando
Path Independence
The potential difference between two locations does not depend on the path taken between the locations chosen.
A Mathematical Model
In order to find the potential difference between two locations, we use this formula [math]\displaystyle{ dV = -\left(E_x*dx + E_y*dy + E_z*dz\right) }[/math], where E is the electric field with components in the x, y, and z directions. Delta x, y, and z are the components of final location minus to the components of the initial location.
A Computational Model
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