Physics

Physics

Problem

An infinite line charge with linear charge density λ=2 μC/m\lambda = 2\,\mu\text{C/m} is aligned along the zz -axis. A small electric dipole with moment p=4×10−9 C mp = 4 \times 10^{-9}\,\text{C}\,\text{m} is placed at distance r=0.5 mr = 0.5\,\text{m} from the line charge, with the dipole vector p⃗\vec{p} oriented radially outward from the line charge. Calculate the force acting on the dipole.

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