MR>"Jasen Betts" bravely wrote to "MIKE ROSS" (02
Apr 04  16:43:53)
MR> --- on the heady topic of "{at}%^{at}#$%^ VEROBOARD"

MR> MR> The only thing solid state that I don't trust are electrolytic
MR> MR> capacitors.

MR> JB> They're runny inside - liquid state ?

MR>Some fish have the ability to detect electric fields. If they use fish
MR>oil in electros then perhaps these are bio-electric?

I hope the above was tongue in cheek.  :-)

MR>Speaking of electric fields, would a conductor moving through a
MR>stationary electric field produce an emf?

Hmmm? What is the difference between a moving electric field and a
conductor moving through a stationary electric field? None I would say.

MR>I know it happens the other way around for example an antenna, where a
MR>changing electric field sets up an emf along the radial. However, in
MR>the case of the antenna there is also a supporting magnetic component.

MR>We all know in the case of a stationary magnetic field the moving
MR>conductor will have an emf induced. Will it also happen if we
MR>substitute an electric field? If it does what is this effect called?

Jay
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