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What is the maximum possible torque on the molecule due to the electric field?
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We have a dipole molecule with charges +Q and -Q, where Q is equal to -0.80e (e is the charge of an electron). The dipole is placed in a uniform electric field of 420 N/C. The distance between the charges is 0.048 nm and the moment of inertia of the dipole is 2.93 Show more…
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