Question: Show that dW = E(r) dp is the work increment required to assemble a point electric dipole with moment dp at the point r

Show that dW = −E(r) · dp is the work increment required to assemble a point electric dipole with moment dp at the point r beginning with charge dispersed at infinity.

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