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An electric dipole consists of two opposite charges of magnitude `1//3xx10^(-7)C`, separated by 2 cm. The dipole is placed in an external field of `3xx10^(7) NC^(-1)`. What maximum torque does the electrc field exert on the dipole ?

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To find the maximum torque exerted on an electric dipole in an external electric field, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the parameters of the dipole Given: - Magnitude of each charge, \( q = \frac{1}{3} \times 10^{-7} \, C \) - Separation distance, \( d = 2 \, cm = 0.02 \, m \) - External electric field, \( E = 3 \times 10^{7} \, N/C \) ...
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