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This lecture covers the behavior of electric dipoles in a uniform electric field, discussing the torque experienced by dipoles, the concept of dipole moment, and the net force on a dipole. It also explores the molecular level, explaining the electric properties of molecules and the concept of Debye. The lecture further delves into the interaction between dipoles and non-uniform electric fields, providing examples and calculations. Additionally, it explains the electric field produced by dipoles and the dependencies of the field on distance, including the behavior of the field in different scenarios.