A small object with dipole moment p is released near its equilibrium orientation in a uniform electric field of magnitude E. The rotational inertia of the dipole is I. (a) What is the effective torsional constant k of this simple harmonic system? (b) Calculate the angular frequency v of small oscillations about the equilibrium orientation.

A small object with dipole moment p is released near its equilibrium orientation in a uniform electric field of magnitude E. The rotational inertia of the dipole is I. (a) What is the effective torsional constant k of this simple harmonic system? (b) Calculate the angular frequency v of small oscillations about the equilibrium orientation.

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