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Chapter 20, Problem 12FTD
Dipoles A and B are both located in the field of a point charge Q, as shown in Fig. 20.27. Does cither experience a net torque? A net force? If each dipole is released from rest, describe qualitatively its subsequent motion.
FIGURE 20.27 For Thought and Discussion 12
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