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Two charges of `+- 1000 muC` are separated by `2mm`. This dipole so formed is held at an angle of `30^(@)` with a uniform electric field of `15xx10^(4) N//C`. Calculate the torque acting on the dipole.

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To calculate the torque acting on the dipole formed by two charges of `+- 1000 μC` separated by `2 mm` and held at an angle of `30°` in a uniform electric field of `15 x 10^4 N/C`, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Dipole Moment (P) The dipole moment \( P \) is given by the formula: \[ P = q \cdot 2a \] where: ...
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