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A tiny electric dipole of dipole moment `p` is palced at a distance `r` from an infinitely long wire, with its `vecp` normal to the wire. If the linear charge density of the wire is `lambda`, the electrostatic force acting on the dipole is equal to

A

`(lambdaP)/(4piepsilon_(0)r)`

B

`(lambdaP)/(piepsilon_(0)r)`

C

`(2lambdaP)/(piepsilon_(0)r)`

D

`(lambdaP)/(2piepsilon_(0)r^(2))`

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To solve the problem of finding the electrostatic force acting on a tiny electric dipole placed at a distance \( r \) from an infinitely long wire with linear charge density \( \lambda \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Configuration**: - We have an electric dipole with dipole moment \( \vec{p} \) placed at a distance \( r \) from an infinitely long wire. The dipole moment \( \vec{p} \) is oriented normal (perpendicular) to the wire. 2. **Electric Field Due to the Wire**: ...
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