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yeah cross product.Ok then I think its solved...Thanks a lot
Electric dipole in Uniform Electric Field (3D)
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around the behavior of an electric dipole placed in a uniform electric field, specifically focusing on the work done during its rotation and the torques involved in maintaining its orientation. The problem involves concepts from electrostatics and rotational dynamics.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the calculation of work done and the torques acting on the dipole as it rotates through different orientations. There are questions about the correctness of using certain equations and the implications of changing torque due to the dipole's orientation relative to the electric field.
Discussion Status
Participants are actively engaging with the problem, offering corrections and suggestions for re-evaluating calculations. There is recognition of the need to clarify the relationship between the torques and the conditions of static equilibrium, though no consensus on the final answers has been reached.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express confusion regarding the assumptions made in the problem, particularly about the dipole's final orientation and the implications of static equilibrium on the forces and torques involved.