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AP Physics C: E&M
9.1 Electric Potential Energy
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Initial and final orientations of the dipole in the field.
Initial and final orientations of the dipole in the field.
An electric dipole with dipole moment of magnitude \(p\) is placed in a uniform electric field of magnitude \(E\). The dipole is initially in its stable equilibrium position, aligned parallel to the electric field. An external agent slowly rotates the dipole until it reaches its unstable equilibrium position, oriented antiparallel to the electric field. How much work is done by the external agent on the dipole during this rotation?

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