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The expression for torque ‘τ’ experienced by an electric dipole of dipole moment ‘P’ in an external uniform electric field ‘E’ is given by :
The expression for torque ‘τ’ experienced by an electric dipole of dipole moment ‘P’ in an external uniform electric field ‘E’ is given by :
Updated On: Mar 12, 2025
- τ→=P→.E→
- τ→=P→/E→
- τ→=E→/P→
- τ→=P→×E→
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct answer is (D): τ→=P→×E→
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