Re: Voltage gradient question

Efthimios wrote:
> Lets assume that we have an electric field of 100 Volts potential
> deference over a distance of 1m.
> 
> So if we put two electrodes 1 cm apart within the electric field of
> potential deference of 100 Volts, our electrodes will give us a
> potential difference of 1 Volt.
> 
> If the above true?
> 
> Efthimios
> 
In the absence of other conductors, and given time to equilibrate via 
air ions, yes.  There's capacitance involved.

Cheers,

Phil Hobbs