Electric Dipole and Electric Field Questions in English

(C) The electric field produced by a dipole with moment $\vec{p}_1$ at a distance $x$ in the equatorial position is given by $\vec{E} = -\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{\vec{p}_1}{x^3}$.
The potential energy of the second dipole $\vec{p}_2$ in this field is $U = -\vec{p}_2 \cdot \vec{E} = -\vec{p}_2 \cdot \left( -\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{\vec{p}_1}{x^3} \right) = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{p_1p_2}{x^3}$ (since $\vec{p}_1 \parallel \vec{p}_2$).
The force between the dipoles is given by $F = -\frac{dU}{dx}$.
$F = -\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{p_1p_2}{x^3} \right) = -\frac{p_1p_2}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} (-3x^{-4}) = \frac{3p_1p_2}{4\pi\varepsilon_0 x^4}$.
However,for two parallel dipoles placed side-by-side (equatorial configuration),the force is attractive and its magnitude is $F = \frac{6p_1p_2}{4\pi\varepsilon_0 x^4}$.

(D) The electric field $E$ at a distance $y$ on the equatorial line of an electric dipole is given by $E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p}{(y^2 + a^2)^{3/2}}$.
Since $y >> 2a$,we can approximate $E \approx \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p}{y^3}$.
The electrostatic force $F$ on charge $Q$ is $F = QE = Q \cdot \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p}{y^3}$,which implies $F \propto \frac{1}{y^3}$.
When the charge is moved to $P'$ such that $OP' = y' = \frac{y}{3}$,the new force $F'$ is given by $F' \propto \frac{1}{(y')^3} = \frac{1}{(y/3)^3} = \frac{27}{y^3}$.
Therefore,$F' = 27F$.

(B) The potential energy $U$ of an electric dipole in an external electric field is given by the formula:
$U = -\vec{P} \cdot \vec{E} = -PE \cos \theta$
Given values:
Electric field $E = 1000\,V/m = 10^3\,V/m$
Dipole moment $P = 10^{-29}\,C\cdot m$
Angle $\theta = 45^\circ$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$U = -(10^{-29}) \times (10^3) \times \cos(45^\circ)$
$U = -10^{-26} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
$U = -10^{-26} \times 0.7071$
$U = -0.7071 \times 10^{-26}\,J$
$U = -7.071 \times 10^{-27}\,J$
Rounding to the nearest provided option,we get:
$U \approx -7 \times 10^{-27}\,J$

(D) The system consists of three charges: $+q$ at $(0,0)$,$+q$ at $(\ell, 0)$,and $-2q$ at $(\ell/2, \ell\sqrt{3}/2)$.
This can be viewed as two dipoles,each with charge $q$ and separation $\ell$.
The first dipole $\overrightarrow{P}_1$ is formed by one $-q$ charge at the top vertex and the $+q$ charge at the origin. Its direction is from the origin to the top vertex,making an angle of $60^\circ$ with the $x$-axis.
The second dipole $\overrightarrow{P}_2$ is formed by the other $-q$ charge at the top vertex and the $+q$ charge at $(\ell, 0)$. Its direction is from $(\ell, 0)$ to the top vertex,making an angle of $120^\circ$ with the $x$-axis.
The magnitude of each dipole moment is $P = q\ell$.
The components of $\overrightarrow{P}_1$ are $P_x = q\ell \cos 60^\circ = q\ell/2$ and $P_y = q\ell \sin 60^\circ = q\ell\sqrt{3}/2$.
The components of $\overrightarrow{P}_2$ are $P_x = q\ell \cos 120^\circ = -q\ell/2$ and $P_y = q\ell \sin 120^\circ = q\ell\sqrt{3}/2$.
The net dipole moment $\overrightarrow{P}_{net} = \overrightarrow{P}_1 + \overrightarrow{P}_2$ is:
$P_{net, x} = q\ell/2 - q\ell/2 = 0$
$P_{net, y} = q\ell\sqrt{3}/2 + q\ell\sqrt{3}/2 = \sqrt{3}q\ell$.
Thus,$\overrightarrow{P}_{net} = \sqrt{3}q\ell \hat{j}$.
Note: The provided options seem to have a sign convention discrepancy based on the coordinate system orientation. Given the standard interpretation of the dipole vector pointing from negative to positive charge,the net vector points towards the positive $y$-axis.

(B) The moment of inertia $I$ of the dipole about its center is given by:
$I = m\left(\frac{d}{2}\right)^2 + m\left(\frac{d}{2}\right)^2 = 2 \cdot m \frac{d^2}{4} = \frac{md^2}{2}$
The torque $\tau$ acting on the dipole in a uniform electric field $E$ is given by:
$\tau = pE \sin \theta = (qd) E \sin \theta$
Using the rotational analog of Newton's second law,$\tau = I \alpha$,where $\alpha$ is the angular acceleration:
$(qEd) \sin \theta = \left(\frac{md^2}{2}\right) \alpha$
For small angles $\theta$,$\sin \theta \approx \theta$. Therefore:
$(qEd) \theta = \left(\frac{md^2}{2}\right) \alpha$
$\alpha = \left(\frac{2qE}{md}\right) \theta$
Comparing this with the equation for simple harmonic motion $\alpha = \omega^2 \theta$,we get:
$\omega^2 = \frac{2qE}{md}$
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{2qE}{md}}$

(A) The total potential energy $U_{total}$ of the system is the sum of the potential energy of the dipole (self-energy) and the interaction energy of the dipole with the charge $Q$.
$1$. The self-energy of the dipole (charges $+q$ and $-q$ separated by $d$) is $U_{dipole} = -\frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q^2}{d}$.
$2$. The interaction energy of the dipole with charge $Q$ is $U_{interaction} = V_Q(+q) + V_Q(-q) = \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} Q \left( \frac{q}{D} - \frac{q}{D+d} \right)$.
$3$. Since $D >> d$,we can use the binomial approximation: $\frac{1}{D+d} = \frac{1}{D(1 + d/D)} \approx \frac{1}{D} (1 - d/D) = \frac{1}{D} - \frac{d}{D^2}$.
$4$. Substituting this into the interaction energy: $U_{interaction} \approx \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} Q \left( \frac{q}{D} - q(\frac{1}{D} - \frac{d}{D^2}) \right) = \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{qQd}{D^2}$.
Wait,looking at the figure,the distance from $Q$ to $-q$ is $D$,and from $Q$ to $+q$ is $D+d$. Thus,$U_{interaction} = \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} Q \left( \frac{-q}{D} + \frac{q}{D+d} \right) = \frac{qQ}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \left( \frac{1}{D+d} - \frac{1}{D} \right) \approx \frac{qQ}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \left( \frac{1}{D} - \frac{d}{D^2} - \frac{1}{D} \right) = -\frac{qQd}{4\pi \varepsilon_0 D^2}$.
Therefore,$U_{total} = -\frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q^2}{d} - \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{qQd}{D^2} = \frac{1}{4\pi \varepsilon_0} \left[ -\frac{q^2}{d} - \frac{qQd}{D^2} \right]$.

(D) The potential $V$ at any point on the equatorial plane (the $y$-axis in this case) of a dipole is zero because the potential due to the positive and negative charges of the dipole cancels out at every point on this plane.
$V = 0$
The electric field $\vec{E}$ at a point on the equatorial plane at a distance $d$ from the dipole is given by the formula:
$\vec{E} = -\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{\vec{p}}{d^3}$
Substituting the given dipole moment $\vec{p} = -p_0\hat{x}$,the electric field is directed along the positive $x$-axis,which is consistent with the direction of $-\vec{p}$.
Thus,the potential is $0$ and the electric field is $-\frac{\vec{p}}{4\pi\varepsilon_0 d^3}$.

(D) The electric field $E$ on the axis of a dipole at a distance $r$ is given by $E = \frac{2kp}{r^3}$,where $k$ is Coulomb's constant and $p$ is the dipole moment.
Since the force on a charge $q$ is $F = qE$,we have $F = q \left( \frac{2kp}{r^3} \right) \propto \frac{1}{r^3}$.
If the distance is doubled,the new distance $r' = 2r$.
The new force $F'$ will be $F' = q \left( \frac{2kp}{(2r)^3} \right) = q \left( \frac{2kp}{8r^3} \right) = \frac{1}{8} F$.
Therefore,the new force is $\frac{F}{8}$.

(B) The potential energy $U$ of an electric dipole in an external electric field is given by $U = -\vec{p} \cdot \vec{E} = -pE \cos \theta$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the dipole moment $\vec{p}$ and the electric field $\vec{E}$.
Initially,the dipole is lying along the electric field,so $\theta_i = 0^{\circ}$.
The initial potential energy is $U_i = -pE \cos(0^{\circ}) = -pE$.
Finally,the dipole is rotated by $90^{\circ}$,so $\theta_f = 90^{\circ}$.
The final potential energy is $U_f = -pE \cos(90^{\circ}) = 0$.
The work done $W$ in rotating the dipole is equal to the change in potential energy: $W = U_f - U_i$.
$W = 0 - (-pE) = pE$.

(B) In case $(I)$,both dipoles $\vec{p}_1$ and $\vec{p}_2$ are oriented in the same direction along the same axis (axial configuration). For dipoles aligned in the same direction,the force between them is attractive.
In case $(II)$,the dipoles are oriented in opposite directions along the same axis. For dipoles aligned in opposite directions,the force between them is repulsive.
Therefore,the nature of the forces is attraction for $(I)$ and repulsion for $(II)$.

(B) The torque $\tau$ acting on an electric dipole placed in an external uniform electric field $E$ is given by the formula $\tau = pE \sin \theta$,where $p$ is the dipole moment and $\theta$ is the angle between the dipole moment vector and the electric field vector.
Initially,at $\theta = 0$,the dipole moment is aligned with the electric field,so $\tau = pE \sin(0) = 0$.
As the dipole is rotated in an anticlockwise direction,$\theta$ increases from $0$. The torque $\tau$ follows the variation of $\sin \theta$.
At $\theta = 0$,$\tau = 0$. As $\theta$ increases to $\pi/2$,$\tau$ increases to its maximum value $pE$.
This behavior corresponds to a sine curve starting from the origin $(0,0)$.
Looking at the given graphs in Fig. $(ii)$,curve $b$ starts from the origin and represents the function $\tau = pE \sin \theta$.

(A) When an electric dipole of dipole moment $p$ is placed in a uniform electric field $E$,the restoring torque acting on it for a small angular displacement $\theta$ is given by $\tau = -pE \sin \theta$.
For small angles,$\sin \theta \approx \theta$,so $\tau = -pE \theta$.
Using the rotational analog of Newton's second law,$\tau = I \alpha$,where $\alpha = \frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2}$ is the angular acceleration.
Thus,$I \frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} = -pE \theta$,which simplifies to $\frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} = -(\frac{pE}{I}) \theta$.
This is the equation of simple harmonic motion $\frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} = -\omega^2 \theta$.
Comparing the two,we get $\omega^2 = \frac{pE}{I}$,so the angular frequency is $\omega = (\frac{pE}{I})^{1/2}$.

(B) The electric field $E$ produced by a dipole of moment $P_1$ at a distance $r$ on its axial line is given by $E = \frac{2 K P_1}{r^3}$.
The potential energy $U$ of a dipole $P_2$ in this electric field is $U = -P_2 E = -P_2 \left( \frac{2 K P_1}{r^3} \right) = -\frac{2 K P_1 P_2}{r^3}$.
The force $F$ between the dipoles is given by the negative gradient of the potential energy with respect to distance $r$:
$F = -\frac{dU}{dr} = -\frac{d}{dr} \left( -\frac{2 K P_1 P_2}{r^3} \right)$.
$F = 2 K P_1 P_2 \frac{d}{dr} (r^{-3}) = 2 K P_1 P_2 (-3 r^{-4}) = -\frac{6 K P_1 P_2}{r^4}$.
The magnitude of the force is $|F| = \frac{6 K P_1 P_2}{r^4}$.

(D) The system consists of three electric dipoles,each with a dipole moment $p = Q(2a)$,where $2a$ is the distance between the charges $+Q$ and $-Q$ along the diagonals of the hexagon.
For a point on the axis perpendicular to the plane of the hexagon at a distance $x$ from the center $O$,the electric field due to a single dipole is given by $E = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{p}{x^3} = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{2Qa}{x^3}$.
Since the three dipoles are oriented at $120^{\circ}$ to each other in the plane of the hexagon,their components along the perpendicular axis are all equal in magnitude and direction.
However,the electric field vector of a dipole at a point on its equatorial plane is directed opposite to the dipole moment. For a point on the axis perpendicular to the plane,the field is directed parallel to the dipole moment vector.
Summing the components,the net electric field is $E_{net} = 3 \times E \cos(90^{\circ}) = 0$ is incorrect because the field is along the axis. Actually,the field due to each dipole at a point on the axis perpendicular to the plane is $E = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{p}{x^3}$. Since the dipoles are in the plane,the field at a point on the perpendicular axis is directed opposite to the dipole moment. The sum of three such vectors at $120^{\circ}$ is zero. Thus,the net electric field is zero.

(D) The electric field $E$ at a distance $r$ on the axis of an electric dipole is given by $E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{2p}{r^3}$,where $p$ is the dipole moment.
Since the force $F$ on a charge $q$ is $F = qE$,it follows that $F \propto \frac{1}{r^3}$.
Given the initial force is $F$ at distance $r$,we have $F = \frac{k}{r^3}$ for some constant $k$.
When the distance is doubled,the new distance $r' = 2r$.
The new force $F'$ is given by $F' = \frac{k}{(r')^3} = \frac{k}{(2r)^3} = \frac{k}{8r^3}$.
Substituting $F = \frac{k}{r^3}$ into the equation,we get $F' = \frac{F}{8}$.

(A) The work done by an external electric field on an electric dipole is given by the formula: $W_{\text{field}} = pE(\cos \theta_1 - \cos \theta_2)$.
Alternatively,if we consider the work done by the field as the negative change in potential energy,$W_{\text{field}} = -(U_2 - U_1) = U_1 - U_2 = pE(\cos \theta_1 - \cos \theta_2)$.
Given: $\theta_1 = 30^\circ$ and $\theta_2 = 60^\circ$.
Substituting the values:
$W_{\text{field}} = pE(\cos 30^\circ - \cos 60^\circ)$
$W_{\text{field}} = pE\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right)$
$W_{\text{field}} = \frac{pE}{2}(\sqrt{3} - 1)$.

(B) In case $(I)$,both dipoles $\vec{p}_1$ and $\vec{p}_2$ are aligned in the same direction along the same axis. The electric field produced by dipole $\vec{p}_1$ at the position of $\vec{p}_2$ is in the direction of $\vec{p}_1$. Since $\vec{p}_2$ is also in the same direction,the force between them is attractive.
In case $(II)$,the dipoles are aligned in opposite directions. The electric field produced by $\vec{p}_1$ at the position of $\vec{p}_2$ is in the direction of $\vec{p}_1$,but $\vec{p}_2$ is oriented in the opposite direction. This configuration results in a repulsive force between the two dipoles.

(B) The given charge assembly can be represented using the coordinate axes $x$ and $y$ as shown in the figure.
The charge $-2q$ is placed at the origin $O(0, 0, 0)$. One $+q$ charge is placed at $(a, 0, 0)$ and the other $+q$ charge is placed at $(0, a, 0)$.
This system can be viewed as two electric dipoles: one along the $x$-axis with dipole moment $\vec{p}_1 = q a \hat{i}$ and another along the $y$-axis with dipole moment $\vec{p}_2 = q a \hat{j}$.
The resultant dipole moment $\vec{P}_R$ is the vector sum of these two dipoles:
$\vec{P}_R = \vec{p}_1 + \vec{p}_2 = qa \hat{i} + qa \hat{j}$.
The magnitude of the resultant dipole moment is:
$P_R = \sqrt{(qa)^2 + (qa)^2} = \sqrt{2} qa$.
The direction of the resultant dipole moment is along the vector $\hat{i} + \hat{j}$,which is the line joining the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and the point $(a, a, 0)$.

(D) The electric potential $V$ due to an electric dipole at a point $(r, \theta)$ is given by the formula:
$V = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{p \cos \theta}{r^{2}}$
Given values:
$V = 1.8 \times 10^{5} \, V$
$\theta = 60^{\circ}$
$r = 50 \, cm = 0.5 \, m$
$\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} = 9 \times 10^{9} \, N \cdot m^2/C^2$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$1.8 \times 10^{5} = (9 \times 10^{9}) \times \frac{p \cos 60^{\circ}}{(0.5)^{2}}$
Since $\cos 60^{\circ} = 0.5$:
$1.8 \times 10^{5} = 9 \times 10^{9} \times \frac{p \times 0.5}{0.25}$
$1.8 \times 10^{5} = 9 \times 10^{9} \times p \times 2$
$p = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{5}}{18 \times 10^{9}}$
$p = 0.1 \times 10^{-4} = 10^{-5} \, C-m$

(D) The electric field $E$ increases along the positive $x-$ axis.
Let $E_1$ be the field at the position of the negative charge $(-q)$ and $E_2$ be the field at the position of the positive charge $(+q)$.
Since the field increases along the positive $x-$ axis,$E_2 > E_1$.
The force on the positive charge is $F_2 = qE_2$ (directed along the positive $x-$ axis).
The force on the negative charge is $F_1 = qE_1$ (directed along the negative $x-$ axis).
Since $E_2 > E_1$,the net force $F_{net} = F_2 - F_1 = q(E_2 - E_1)$ is directed along the positive $x-$ axis.
Wait,looking at the diagram,the negative charge is at a larger $x$ coordinate than the positive charge. Therefore,the field at the negative charge is stronger.
Let $x_{-q} > x_{+q}$,so $E(-q) > E(+q)$.
Force on $-q$ is $F_1 = qE(-q)$ (towards negative $x-$ axis).
Force on $+q$ is $F_2 = qE(+q)$ (towards positive $x-$ axis).
Since $E(-q) > E(+q)$,the net force is towards the negative $x-$ axis.
The torque $\tau = p \times E$ tends to rotate the dipole to align with the field. In this configuration,the torque causes an anticlockwise rotation.

(C) The charges $+q$ and $-q$ are placed at $(-d, 0)$ and $(d, 0)$ respectively.
For option $(a)$: On the $x$-axis,the electric field direction changes depending on whether the point is between the charges or outside them. Thus,it is not the same everywhere.
For option $(b)$: The potential at the origin $(0, 0)$ is $V = k(q/d) + k(-q/d) = 0$. The potential at $\infty$ is also $0$. Thus,the work done $W = q(V_{origin} - V_{\infty}) = 0$. So,no work is required.
For option $(c)$: At any point $(0, y)$ on the $y$-axis,the electric field due to $+q$ points away and the field due to $-q$ points towards the charge. By symmetry,the vertical components cancel out,and the resultant electric field is directed along the negative $x$-axis. Thus,the field is along the $x$-axis.
For option $(d)$: The dipole moment vector $\vec{p}$ is directed from $-q$ to $+q$,which is from $(d, 0)$ to $(-d, 0)$,i.e.,along the negative $x$-axis. The magnitude is $2qd$.

(A) The dipole experiences a restoring torque $\tau = -pE \sin \theta$ tending to bring it back in the direction of the field.
For small angular displacements $\theta$, $\sin \theta \approx \theta$. Thus, the torque is $\tau = -pE \theta$.
Using the rotational form of Newton's second law, $\tau = I \alpha = I (d^2 \theta / dt^2)$.
Equating the two expressions for torque: $I (d^2 \theta / dt^2) = -pE \theta$.
Rearranging gives $d^2 \theta / dt^2 = -(pE / I) \theta$.
Comparing this with the standard $S.H.M.$ equation $d^2 \theta / dt^2 = -\omega^2 \theta$, we find $\omega^2 = pE / I$, so $\omega = \sqrt{pE / I}$.
The time period $T$ is given by $T = 2\pi / \omega = 2\pi \sqrt{I / pE}$.

(B) The dipole moment of the dipole is $\vec{p}$ and the uniform electric field is $\vec{E}$.
When an electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field,each charge $q$ experiences a force $\vec{F} = q\vec{E}$ and $\vec{F} = -q\vec{E}$.
These two equal and opposite forces form a couple,which exerts a torque on the dipole.
The magnitude of the torque is given by the product of the magnitude of one of the forces and the perpendicular distance between them.
$\tau = F \times (d \sin \theta) = (qE) \times (a \sin \theta) = (qa) E \sin \theta$.
Since the dipole moment $p = qa$,we have $\tau = pE \sin \theta$.
In vector form,this is expressed as $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \times \vec{E}$.

(C) Given the dipole moment $\overrightarrow{p} = (-\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \times 10^{-29} \; C \cdot m$ and position vector $\overrightarrow{r} = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
Since $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot \overrightarrow{p} = (1)(-1) + (3)(-3) + (5)(2) = -1 - 9 + 10 = 0$,the point lies on the equatorial plane of the dipole.
For a point on the equatorial plane,the electric field $\overrightarrow{E}$ is given by $\overrightarrow{E} = -\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{\overrightarrow{p}}{r^3}$.
This implies that the electric field $\overrightarrow{E}$ is antiparallel to the dipole moment $\overrightarrow{p}$.
Therefore,$\overrightarrow{E} \parallel -\overrightarrow{p}$.
Since $\overrightarrow{p} = (-\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \times 10^{-29}$,then $-\overrightarrow{p} = (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}) \times 10^{-29}$.
Thus,the electric field is parallel to $(\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 2\hat{k})$.

(N/A) Field at $P$ due to charge $+10\; \mu C$ is $E_1 = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q}{(r-a)^2} = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \times 10^{-5}}{(0.15 - 0.0025)^2} \approx 4.13 \times 10^6\; N/C$ along $BP$.
Field at $P$ due to charge $-10\; \mu C$ is $E_2 = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q}{(r+a)^2} = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \times 10^{-5}}{(0.15 + 0.0025)^2} \approx 3.86 \times 10^6\; N/C$ along $PA$.
The resultant electric field at $P$ is $E_P = E_1 - E_2 = 2.7 \times 10^5\; N/C$ along $BP$.
Using the dipole formula $E = \frac{2p}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r^3}$ where $p = q(2a) = 10^{-5} \times 0.005 = 5 \times 10^{-8}\; C\cdot m$,we get $E = \frac{2 \times 9 \times 10^9 \times 5 \times 10^{-8}}{(0.15)^3} = 2.67 \times 10^5\; N/C$.
$(b)$ Field at $Q$ due to charge $+10\; \mu C$ at $B$ is $E_B = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q}{r^2+a^2} = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \times 10^{-5}}{(0.15)^2 + (0.0025)^2} \approx 3.99 \times 10^6\; N/C$.
Field at $Q$ due to charge $-10\; \mu C$ at $A$ is $E_A = 3.99 \times 10^6\; N/C$.
The resultant field $E_Q = 2 E_B \cos \theta = 2 E_B \frac{a}{\sqrt{r^2+a^2}} = 2 \times 3.99 \times 10^6 \times \frac{0.0025}{\sqrt{0.15^2 + 0.0025^2}} \approx 1.33 \times 10^5\; N/C$ along $BA$.
Using the dipole formula $E = \frac{p}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r^3} = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \times 5 \times 10^{-8}}{(0.15)^3} = 1.33 \times 10^5\; N/C$ opposite to the dipole moment.

(N/A) The total charge of the system is the algebraic sum of the individual charges:
$q_{total} = q_{A} + q_{B} = 2.5 \times 10^{-7} \; C + (-2.5 \times 10^{-7} \; C) = 0 \; C$
The distance between the two charges is the distance between points $A(0, 0, -15 \; cm)$ and $B(0, 0, 15 \; cm)$:
$d = 15 \; cm - (-15 \; cm) = 30 \; cm = 0.3 \; m$
The electric dipole moment $p$ is defined as the product of the magnitude of one of the charges and the distance between them:
$p = |q| \times d = (2.5 \times 10^{-7} \; C) \times (0.3 \; m) = 7.5 \times 10^{-8} \; C \cdot m$
Since the dipole moment is directed from the negative charge to the positive charge,and the negative charge is at $z = -15 \; cm$ and the positive charge is at $z = +15 \; cm$,the direction of the dipole moment is along the positive $z$-axis.

(C) Given:
Electric dipole moment,$p = 4 \times 10^{-9} \;C \,m$
Electric field,$E = 5 \times 10^{4} \;N \,C^{-1}$
Angle,$\theta = 30^{\circ}$
The torque $\tau$ acting on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is given by the formula:
$\tau = pE \sin \theta$
Substituting the given values:
$\tau = (4 \times 10^{-9}) \times (5 \times 10^{4}) \times \sin 30^{\circ}$
$\tau = 20 \times 10^{-5} \times 0.5$
$\tau = 10 \times 10^{-5} = 10^{-4} \;N \,m$
Thus,the magnitude of the torque acting on the dipole is $10^{-4} \;N \,m$.

(A) The dipole moment of the system is $p = -10^{-7} \; C \, m$ (since it is in the negative $z$-direction).
The rate of increase of the electric field per unit length is $\frac{dE}{dz} = 10^{5} \; N \, C^{-1} \, m^{-1}$.
The force $F$ experienced by a dipole in a non-uniform electric field is given by $F = p \frac{dE}{dz}$.
Substituting the values: $F = (-10^{-7} \; C \, m) \times (10^{5} \; N \, C^{-1} \, m^{-1}) = -10^{-2} \; N$.
The negative sign indicates that the force is in the negative $z$-direction.
Since the dipole moment is in the negative $z$-direction and the electric field is in the positive $z$-direction,the angle $\theta$ between the dipole moment vector and the electric field vector is $180^{\circ}$.
The torque $\tau$ is given by $\tau = pE \sin \theta$.
Since $\sin 180^{\circ} = 0$,the torque $\tau = 0$.

(N/A) An electric dipole is a system of two equal and opposite point charges separated by a finite distance.
If $2a$ is the distance between two charges $q$ and $-q$,the dipole moment of this system is given by $\vec{p} = q(2\vec{a})$. Electric dipole moment is a vector quantity,and its direction is from the negative charge to the positive charge.
The $SI$ unit of electric dipole moment is $Cm$ (Coulomb-meter). Its dimensional formula is $[M^0 L^1 T^1 A^1]$.
The total charge of the dipole system is zero,but its electric field is non-zero because the two opposite charges are situated at different positions.

(N/A) point dipole is defined as an electric dipole where the separation distance between the two charges,$2a$,approaches zero $(2a \rightarrow 0)$ and the magnitude of the charges,$q$,approaches infinity $(q \rightarrow \infty)$,such that the product $p = q \times 2a$ remains a finite constant.
In this limit,the dipole is considered to be concentrated at a single point.

(A) The electric field of an electric dipole (a pair of charges $-q$ and $+q$) at any point in space can be determined using Coulomb's law and the principle of superposition.
According to the principle of superposition,the total electric field at any point $P$ is the vector sum of the individual electric fields produced by each charge.
Mathematically,the electric field $\vec{E}$ at point $P$ is given by $\vec{E} = \vec{E}_{+q} + \vec{E}_{-q}$,where $\vec{E}_{+q}$ and $\vec{E}_{-q}$ are the electric fields due to charges $+q$ and $-q$ respectively,calculated using Coulomb's law.

(N/A) Consider an electric dipole consisting of charges $+q$ and $-q$ separated by a distance $2a$. Let $P$ be a point on the axial line at a distance $r$ from the center $O$ of the dipole.
The electric field at point $P$ due to the charge $+q$ is:
$\overrightarrow{E}_{+q} = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{q}{(r-a)^{2}} \hat{p}$
The electric field at point $P$ due to the charge $-q$ is:
$\overrightarrow{E}_{-q} = -\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{q}{(r+a)^{2}} \hat{p}$
The total electric field at point $P$ is the vector sum of these fields:
$\overrightarrow{E} = \overrightarrow{E}_{+q} + \overrightarrow{E}_{-q} = \frac{q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \left[ \frac{1}{(r-a)^{2}} - \frac{1}{(r+a)^{2}} \right] \hat{p}$
Simplifying the expression:
$\overrightarrow{E} = \frac{q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \left[ \frac{(r+a)^{2} - (r-a)^{2}}{(r^{2}-a^{2})^{2}} \right] \hat{p} = \frac{q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \left[ \frac{4ar}{(r^{2}-a^{2})^{2}} \right] \hat{p}$
Since the dipole moment $p = q(2a)$,we can write:
$\overrightarrow{E} = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{2pr}{(r^{2}-a^{2})^{2}} \hat{p}$
For a short dipole where $r >> a$,we have $r^{2}-a^{2} \approx r^{2}$:
$\overrightarrow{E} \approx \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{2pr}{r^{4}} \hat{p} = \frac{2p}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} r^{3}} \hat{p}$

(N/A) Let a dipole consist of charges $+q$ and $-q$ separated by a distance $2a$. Let $P$ be a point on the equatorial plane at a distance $r$ from the center $O$ of the dipole.
The distances of point $P$ from $+q$ and $-q$ are equal:
$r_{+} = r_{-} = \sqrt{r^{2} + a^{2}}$
The magnitudes of the electric fields due to the two charges are equal:
$E_{+q} = E_{-q} = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{q}{r^{2} + a^{2}}$
Resolving the electric field vectors into components:
$1$. The components perpendicular to the dipole axis $(E \sin \theta)$ are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction,so they cancel each other out.
$2$. The components parallel to the dipole axis $(E \cos \theta)$ are in the same direction (opposite to the dipole moment direction $\hat{p}$).
The total electric field at $P$ is:
$E = -(E_{+q} \cos \theta + E_{-q} \cos \theta) \hat{p}$
$E = -2 \left( \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0}} \frac{q}{r^{2} + a^{2}} \right) \cos \theta \hat{p}$
From the geometry,$\cos \theta = \frac{a}{\sqrt{r^{2} + a^{2}}}$. Substituting this:
$E = -\frac{2aq}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} (r^{2} + a^{2})^{3/2}} \hat{p}$
Since the dipole moment is $p = q(2a)$:
$E = -\frac{p}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} (r^{2} + a^{2})^{3/2}} \hat{p}$
For a short dipole $(r \gg a)$:
$E \approx -\frac{p}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} r^{3}} \hat{p}$

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Electric field of a point charge	Electric field of a dipole
$(1)$ It is radially inward or outward.	$(1)$ It is not radial.
$(2)$ It decreases according to $\frac{1}{r^{2}}$.	$(2)$ It decreases according to $\frac{1}{r^{3}}$ for large distances.
$(3)$ Its electric field lines are linear.	$(3)$ Its electric field lines are not linear except on the axis.
$(4)$ In its electric field,electric potential is zero at infinite distance only.	$(4)$ In its electric field,electric potential is zero at every point on the equatorial plane.

(N/A) An electric dipole is a pair of two equal and opposite point charges separated by a small distance $2a$.
Electric dipole moment is a vector quantity that represents the strength of an electric dipole.
It is defined as the product of the magnitude of one of the charges $(q)$ and the distance of separation $(2a)$ between them.
Mathematically,$\vec{p} = q \times (2\vec{a})$.
The $SI$ unit of electric dipole moment is $\text{Coulomb-meter}$ $(C \cdot m)$.

(N/A) The net charge on an electric dipole is $0$.
An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite point charges,$+q$ and $-q$,separated by a small distance $2a$.
The net charge is the algebraic sum of these two charges: $q_{net} = (+q) + (-q) = 0$.
Therefore,the total charge of the system is always zero.

(N/A) The electric dipole moment $\vec{p}$ is a vector quantity defined as the product of the magnitude of one of the charges $(q)$ and the distance of separation $(2a)$ between them,directed from the negative charge to the positive charge.
Direction: The direction of the electric dipole moment is from the negative charge $(-q)$ to the positive charge $(+q)$.
$SI$ unit: The $SI$ unit of electric dipole moment is Coulomb-meter,denoted as $C \cdot m$.

(A) The electric potential $V$ at a point due to an electric dipole is given by the formula $V = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p \cos\theta}{r^2}$,where $p$ is the dipole moment,$r$ is the distance from the center of the dipole,and $\theta$ is the angle between the dipole moment vector and the position vector of the point.
For any point on the equatorial plane of the dipole,the angle $\theta = 90^\circ$.
Since $\cos(90^\circ) = 0$,the electric potential $V$ at any point on the equatorial plane is $V = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p \cdot 0}{r^2} = 0$.

(N/A) The potential energy $U$ of a dipole placed in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$ is given by $U = -\vec{p} \cdot \vec{E} = -pE \cos \theta$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the dipole moment $\vec{p}$ and the electric field $\vec{E}$.
$(i)$ Stable Equilibrium: When $\vec{p}$ is parallel to $\vec{E}$,$\theta = 0^{\circ}$.
$U = -pE \cos(0^{\circ}) = -pE$. This is the minimum potential energy state,representing stable equilibrium.
(ii) Unstable Equilibrium: When $\vec{p}$ is anti-parallel to $\vec{E}$,$\theta = 180^{\circ}$.
$U = -pE \cos(180^{\circ}) = pE$. This is the maximum potential energy state,representing unstable equilibrium.
(iii) Zero Potential Energy: When $\vec{p}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{E}$,$\theta = 90^{\circ}$.
$U = -pE \cos(90^{\circ}) = 0$. This represents the state where the potential energy of the dipole is zero.

(N/A) When an electric dipole of dipole moment $\vec{p}$ is placed in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$,it experiences a torque $\vec{\tau}$ given by the cross product of the dipole moment and the electric field.
The equation is: $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \times \vec{E}$.
In terms of magnitude,this can be written as: $\tau = pE \sin \theta$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the dipole moment vector $\vec{p}$ and the electric field vector $\vec{E}$.

(B) The torque $\vec{\tau}$ on an electric dipole in an external electric field $\vec{E}$ is given by the formula: $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \times \vec{E}$.
In terms of magnitude,this is expressed as: $\tau = pE \sin(\theta)$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the dipole moment vector $\vec{p}$ and the electric field vector $\vec{E}$.
For the torque to be maximum,the value of $\sin(\theta)$ must be maximum,which is $1$.
This occurs when $\theta = 90^{\circ}$.
Therefore,the torque is maximum when the electric dipole is placed perpendicular to the electric field.

(N/A) The electric field $\overrightarrow{E}$ due to an electric dipole with dipole moment $\overrightarrow{p_{e}}$ at a point on its equatorial line at a distance $x$ (where $x >> a$) is given by:
$\overrightarrow{E} = -\frac{\overrightarrow{p_{e}}}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} x^{3}}$
The magnetic field $\overrightarrow{B}$ due to a current-carrying loop with magnetic moment $\overrightarrow{m}$ at a point on its axis at a distance $x$ (where $x >> R$) is given by:
$\overrightarrow{B} = \frac{\mu_{0}}{4 \pi} \frac{2\overrightarrow{m}}{x^{3}}$
Note: The equatorial field for a dipole is antiparallel to the dipole moment,while the axial field for a magnetic loop is parallel to the magnetic moment.

(N/A) The electric field $E$ at a point on the axis of an electric dipole at a distance $r$ from the center is given by the formula:
$E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{2pr}{(r^2 - a^2)^2}$
where $p$ is the dipole moment and $2a$ is the distance between the charges.
For the condition $r >> a$,we can neglect $a^2$ in comparison to $r^2$ in the denominator.
Thus,the equation simplifies to:
$E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{2pr}{r^4}$
$E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{2p}{r^3}$

(N/A) The electric field $E$ at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole of dipole moment $p$ at a distance $r$ from the center is given by the formula:
$E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p}{(r^2 + a^2)^{3/2}}$
For the condition $r >> a$,we can neglect $a^2$ in comparison to $r^2$ in the denominator.
Thus,$(r^2 + a^2)^{3/2} \approx (r^2)^{3/2} = r^3$.
The equation simplifies to:
$E = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{p}{r^3}$
The direction of this electric field is opposite to the direction of the dipole moment vector $p$.

(C) For an electric dipole consisting of charges $-q$ and $+q$ separated by a distance $2a$,the dipole moment $\vec{p}$ is directed from $-q$ to $+q$.
$1$. On the axial line: The electric field $\vec{E}_{axis}$ at a point is in the same direction as the dipole moment $\vec{p}$.
$2$. On the equatorial plane: The electric field $\vec{E}_{equator}$ at a point is in the direction opposite to the dipole moment $\vec{p}$.

(N/A) Consider a permanent dipole of dipole moment $\vec{p}$ in a uniform external field $\vec{E}$.
There is a force $q\vec{E}$ on charge $+q$ and a force $-q\vec{E}$ on charge $-q$. The net force on the dipole is zero,since $\vec{E}$ is uniform.
However,the charges are separated by a distance $2a$,so the forces act at different points,resulting in a torque on the dipole.
When the net force is zero,the torque (couple) is independent of the origin.
Magnitude of torque = (Magnitude of each force) $\times$ (Perpendicular distance between the two forces)
$= qE \times (2a \sin \theta)$
$= (2qa) E \sin \theta$
Since the dipole moment $p = 2qa$,we have:
$\tau = pE \sin \theta$
In vector form,the torque is given by:
$\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \times \vec{E}$
This torque will tend to align the dipole with the field $\vec{E}$. When $\vec{p}$ is aligned with $\vec{E}$,the torque is zero.

(N/A) When an electric dipole with dipole moment $\vec{p}$ is placed in a non-uniform electric field $\vec{E}$,it experiences a net force.
$1$. When $\vec{p}$ is parallel to $\vec{E}$: The positive charge $q$ experiences a force $q\vec{E}$ in the direction of the field,and the negative charge $-q$ experiences a force $-q\vec{E}$ in the opposite direction. Since the field is non-uniform and stronger at the position of the positive charge,the net force on the dipole is in the direction of the increasing electric field.
$2$. When $\vec{p}$ is anti-parallel to $\vec{E}$: The positive charge $q$ experiences a force $q\vec{E}$ in the direction of the field,and the negative charge $-q$ experiences a force $-q\vec{E}$ in the opposite direction. Since the field is stronger at the position of the negative charge,the net force on the dipole is in the direction of the decreasing electric field.
In both cases,the net torque on the dipole is zero because the forces are collinear with the dipole axis,but a net translational force exists due to the non-uniformity of the field.

(A) An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges,$+q$ and $-q$,separated by a small distance $2a$.
When placed in a uniform electric field $E$,the force on the positive charge is $F_+ = qE$ in the direction of the field.
The force on the negative charge is $F_- = -qE$ in the direction opposite to the field.
The net force acting on the dipole is the vector sum of these two forces:
$F_{net} = F_+ + F_- = qE + (-qE) = 0$.
Therefore,the net force acting on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is always zero.