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An electric dipole of moment `5xx10^(-8) C-m` is aligned in a uniform electric field of `1*44xx10^(4) N//C`. Calculate potenitial energy of the diople at `60^(@)` with the direction of electric field.

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To calculate the potential energy of an electric dipole in a uniform electric field, we can use the formula: \[ U = -\vec{p} \cdot \vec{E} \] Where: - \( U \) is the potential energy, ...
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