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An electric dipole of dipole moment `vecp` is placed in a uniform electric field `vecE` with its axis inclined to the field. Write an expression for the torquet `vec tau` experienced by the dipole in vector form. Show diagrammatically how the dipole should be kept in the electric field so that the torque acting on it is :
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To solve the problem, we will derive the expression for the torque experienced by an electric dipole in a uniform electric field and then illustrate how to position the dipole such that the torque is zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Dipole and Electric Field**: An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges, +q and -q, separated by a distance \(2l\). The dipole moment \(\vec{p}\) is defined as: \[ \vec{p} = q \cdot 2l \hat{n} ...
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