A dipole with –Q at the origin (0,0) and the +Q at coordinates x= 4.00 cm, y = 3.00 cm is in an Electric field, E = 4.25 V/m directed to the right, +x .   (Q = 0.400 C) Find the torque exerted on the dipole by the 4.25 N/C electric field.  (Show the Torque’s rotation direction on the figure.)

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A dipole with –Q at the origin (0,0) and the +Q at coordinates x= 4.00 cm, y = 3.00 cm is in an Electric field, E = 4.25 V/m directed to the right, +x .   (Q = 0.400 C)

Find the torque exerted on the dipole by the 4.25 N/C electric field.  (Show the Torque’s rotation direction on the figure.)

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