Four point charge particles, each with charge q are located distance d awayfrom the origin. Two of the four charges are on the y axis, on either side of the origin, while theother two are on the z axis, on either side of the origin. Note: These are discreet charges.(a) Find the approximate potential of this system, valid far away from the origin, including the firsttwo orders in the multipole expansion.

Four point charge particles, each with charge q are located distance d awayfrom the origin. Two of the four charges are on the y axis, on either side of the origin, while theother two are on the z axis, on either side of the origin. Note: These are discreet charges.(a) Find the approximate potential of this system, valid far away from the origin, including the firsttwo orders in the multipole expansion.

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