$A$ dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move?

  • A
    towards the left as its potential energy will increase.
  • B
    towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.
  • C
    towards the left as its potential energy will decrease.
  • D
    towards the right as its potential energy will increase.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ dipole with two electric charges of $2 \ \mu C$ magnitude each,with separation distance $0.5 \ \mu m$,is placed between the plates of a capacitor such that its axis is parallel to an electric field established between the plates when a potential difference of $5 \ V$ is applied. Separation between the plates is $0.5 \ mm$. If the dipole is rotated by $30^{\circ}$ from the axis,it tends to realign in the direction due to a torque. The value of torque is $:$

An electric dipole of moment $\overrightarrow{p} = (-\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \times 10^{-29} \; C \cdot m$ is at the origin $(0, 0, 0)$. The electric field due to this dipole at $\overrightarrow{r} = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$ (note that $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot \overrightarrow{p} = 0$) is parallel to

Choose the incorrect statement from the following.

Two charges of $-4 \ \mu C$ and $+4 \ \mu C$ are placed at the points $A(1, 0, 4) \ m$ and $B(2, -1, 5) \ m$ located in an electric field $\vec{E} = 0.20 \ \hat{i} \ V/cm$. The magnitude of the torque acting on the dipole is $8 \sqrt{\alpha} \times 10^{-5} \ Nm$. Where $\alpha = $ . . . . . .

Two charges of $+25 \times 10^{-9} \, C$ and $-25 \times 10^{-9} \, C$ are placed $6 \, m$ apart. Find the ratio of the electric field intensity at a point $4 \, m$ from the center of the electric dipole on the $(i)$ axial line and $(ii)$ equatorial line.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo