A uniform electric field of strength E fills space. The items in the figure above are held fixed in place. All charges are exactly +/- 1 microCoulomb .
Question 1
When the single positive charge is released, it will ...
Answer: move to the left
Question 2
When the +/- dipole is released, it will ...
Answer: rotate
Question 3
When the -/- dipole is released, it will ...
Answer: move to the right
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