Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 25, Problem 69P
Suppose the currents into and out of a circuit node differ by 1 μA. If the node consists of a small metal sphere with diameter 1 mm. how long would it take for the electric field around the node to reach the 3-MV/m breakdown field in air?
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