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A dipole , with a dipole moment of magnitude p, is in stable equilibrium in an electrostatic field of magnitude E. Find the work done in rotating this dipole to its position of unstable equilibrium.

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The position of stable equi,ibrium corresponds to `theta=0^(@)`
The position of unstable equilibrium corresponds to `theta=180^(@)`.
The work done `=int_("theta=0^(@))^(theta=180^(@))pEsin thetad theta`
`=pE[-costheta]_(0^(@))^(180^(@))=2pE`
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