$A$ dipole with an electric moment $\vec{p}$ is located at a distance $r$ from a long thread charged uniformly with a linear charge density $\lambda$. Find the force $F$ acting on the dipole if the vector $\vec{p}$ is oriented along the thread.

  • A
    $\frac{p \lambda}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0 r^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{p \lambda}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0 r}$
  • C
    $\frac{p}{2 \pi \varepsilon_0 r \lambda}$
  • D
    $0$

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