Components of an Electric field due to a dipole

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The discussion focuses on deriving the electric field components due to a dipole at distant points, specifically Ex and Ez. The provided equations for these components are Ex = (1/4πε₀)(3pxz/(x²+z²)^(5/2)) and Ez = (1/4πε₀)(p(2z²-x²)/(x²+z²)^(5/2)). A user expresses frustration over their attempt to break down the electric fields into vector components, leading to a complex and unwieldy equation for Ex. They seek assistance in simplifying their approach, believing the solution should be more straightforward. The conversation highlights the challenges in applying dipole field equations and the need for clarity in calculations.
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Homework Statement


The problem is: Show that the components of \vec{E} due to a dipole are given at distant points, by Ex=\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon{o}} \frac{3pxz}{(x^2+z^2)^{5/2}} and Ez=\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon{o}} \frac{p(2z^2-x^2)}{(x^2+z^2)^(5/2)}}


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Homework Equations



E=\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon{o}} \frac{Q}{r^2}
p=qd

The Attempt at a Solution



I have tried to break the fields of each one into vector components and add the components, however, it got really messy really quickly and after simplifying it a bit i got a ridiculous equation for just the x component, i had no clue where to go and gave up on even try to get the z component.

Ex=\frac{q}{4\pi\epsilon{o}} \frac{((x^2+(z+\frac{d}{2})^2)^3/2-((x^2+(z-\frac{d}{2})^2)^3/2{((x^2+z^2)^2 +(\frac{x^2d^2}{2}-\frac{z^2d^2}{2}+\frac{d^4}{16})^(3/2)}
 
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