A linear quadrupole consists of charges q at z = a , z=-a and 2q at...

A linear quadrupole consists of charges q at z = a , z=-a and 2q at z = 0.

a) Show that the system is equivalent to two dipoles with dipole moment qa and -qa in the positions a/2 and -a/2.

b) Find the potential V(r, θ)

c) Draw the equipotential surfaces.

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