(4) Consider a dipole centered at the origin and which has its positive charge (Q = 478µC) located at (9.96nm, 0,0). A negative point charge (q = -284µC) is brought from infinitely far away to the point (0, 65.6cm, 0). (a) Draw this setup. (b) What is the torque on the dipole caused by a uniform electric field E = 751AK? (c) What is the net force on the dipole caused by the uniform electric field from part (b)? (d) What is the electric force caused by the charge acting on the dipole?

(4) Consider a dipole centered at the origin and which has its positive charge (Q = 478µC) located at (9.96nm, 0,0). A negative point charge (q = -284µC) is brought from infinitely far away to the point (0, 65.6cm, 0). (a) Draw this setup. (b) What is the torque on the dipole caused by a uniform electric field E = 751AK? (c) What is the net force on the dipole caused by the uniform electric field from part (b)? (d) What is the electric force caused by the charge acting on the dipole?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter24: Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

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