Molecules of carbon monoxide are permanent electric dipoles due to unequal sharing of electrons between the carbon and oxygen atoms. Figure P20.37 shows the distance and charges. Suppose a carbon monoxide molecule with a horizontal axis is in a vertical electric field of strength \(15,000 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}\).

a. What is the magnitude of the net force on the molecule?

b. What is the magnitude of the torque on the molecule?

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+3.4 x 1021 C -3.4 X 10 C C 0 0.11 nm FIGURE P20.37