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A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move
A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move
Updated On: Apr 14, 2025
towards the right as its potential energy will increase.
towards the left as its potential energy will increase
towards the right as its potential energy will decrease
towards the left as its potential energy will decrease
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct answer is option (C): towards the right as its potential energy will decrease
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Concepts Used:
Electric Dipole
An electric dipole is a pair of equal and opposite point charges -q and q, separated by a distance of 2a. The direction from q to -q is said to be the direction in space.
p=q×2a
where,
p denotes the electric dipole moment, pointing from the negative charge to the positive charge.
Force Applied on Electric Dipole
