Physics chapter26 - Problem 52
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-26

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Question 52





A small object with electric dipole moment p S is placed in a nonuniform electric field E S 5 E1x2i ^. That is, the field is in the x direction, and its magnitude depends only on the coordinate x. Let u represent the angle between the dipole moment and the x direction. Prove that the net force on the dipole is acting in the direction of increasing field.