(i) Derive the expression for electric field at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole. (ii) Depict the orientation of the dipole in (a) stable, (b) unstable equilibrium in a uniform electric field.

(i) Derive the expression for electric field at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole. (ii) Depict the orientation of the dipole in (a) stable, (b) unstable equilibrium in a uniform electric field.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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