Harry, that is an interesting experiment. I will certainly give it some thought since it approaches the problem from a different angle. (pun intended) This is similar to the case where a second non moving charge counters the initial repulsion. My first thought is that this idea might reveal something about energy storage or perhaps charge behavior as seen by a moving observer. If we had the normal current carrying wire case there would be no problem since this type of structure has been proven to generate a force. So, if taken to the extreme, is there a reason that a small segment along the wire behaves in a different manner?
Thanks Harry, Dave -----Original Message----- From: H Veeder <hveeder...@gmail.com> To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com> Sent: Thu, Feb 20, 2014 2:53 am Subject: Re: [Vo]:Velocity dependent model of Coulomb's law Dramatic! As alternate way of revealing the paradox, I imagined the two charged balls connected by a spring which counter balances the force of repulsion. In the reference frame where the balls are moving, a magnetic force would cause the spring to become shorter. Paradoxically, in the frame of reference of the balls the length of the spring would remain unchanged. harry
