Deriving Electric Field for Quadropole Configuration

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To derive the electric field for a quadrupole configuration, start by analyzing the contribution from each dipole individually with respect to the observation point P. After calculating the electric field from each dipole, sum the results to find the total electric field. It is important to consider the symmetry and distance factors in your calculations. Focusing on one dipole at a time can simplify the process. This approach will help clarify the steps needed to solve the problem effectively.
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I'm having some trouble getting started... How should I start to derive this result?

Should I focus on one dipole with respect to the point P and then proceed to the other?

Once I obtain the 2 results I can add them together to obtain my final E.

What should I be asking myself/thinking about?

Thanks again!
 

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Thanks for the post, but as of right now I'm mainly focused on solving this problem specifically. I've been stuck on it for quite some time.
 
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