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Phys 313 Quiz 5

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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