1.10.1 - The field of an electric dipole
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Define an electric dipole.
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the dipole.
What does the dipole moment represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the product of charge and distance.
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What constitutes an electric dipole?
💡 Hint: Find the correct combination of charge types.
True or False: The electric field of a dipole decreases as 1/r^2.
💡 Hint: Think about how fields behave with distance.
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How would the electric field change if the charges of the dipole are both increased while keeping the separation constant?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the charge influences the electric dipole physics.
An electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field. If the angle between the dipole moment and the field is 45 degrees, what is the torque acting on the dipole?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of angles and torque equations.
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