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A short dipole of dipole moment P is placed near a point charge Q as shown in figure. Find force on the dipole due to the point charge

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Force on the point charge due to dipole `F=(Q) (E_("dipole"))`

`F=(Q) ((KP)/r^(3)) (darr)`
So force on the dipole due to the point charge will also be `F=((KPQ)/r^(3)) (uarr)` (but in opposite direction) as shown
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