Each dipole in Figure P23.20 is free to rotate about an axis that is perpendicular to the plane of the page (represented by the dot in the center of each dipole). The dipoles are initially held fixed in a horizontal line as shown but are then released and begin rotating. What is their most likely final orientation if there is a mechanism for energy dissipation? 

Data from Figure P23.20

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