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There are two possible alignments of a dipole in an external electric field where the dipole is in equilibrium: when the dipole moment is parallel to the electric field and when the dipole moment is oriented opposite the electric field.
Part A
Are both alignments stable? (Consider what would happen in each case if you gave the dipole a slight twist.)
a) Yes
b) No
Part B
Based on your answer to the previous part and your experience in mechanics, in which orientation does the dipole have less potential energy?
a) The arrangement with the dipole moment parallel to the electric field has less potential energy.
b) The arrangement with the dipole moment opposite the electric field has less potential energy.
c) Both arrangements have the same potential energy.
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