Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Electric Field and Potential
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Electric Field and Potential
If an electric dipole is positioned in a uniform electric field,...
If an electric dipole is positioned in a uniform electric field, the net electric force exerted on the dipole
Options
- Acan never equal zero
- Bwill always be zero
- Cvaries with the strength of the dipole
- Ddepends on the dipole's orientation
Correct answer
B. will always be zero
Step-by-step solution
An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges, and , separated by a small distance.
When placed in a uniform electric field , the force experienced by the positive charge is and the force experienced by the negative charge is .
The net electric force on the dipole is the vector sum of the forces acting on the individual charges:
Thus, the net electric force on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is always zero, regardless of the dipole's orientation or strength.
When placed in a uniform electric field , the force experienced by the positive charge is and the force experienced by the negative charge is .
The net electric force on the dipole is the vector sum of the forces acting on the individual charges:
Thus, the net electric force on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is always zero, regardless of the dipole's orientation or strength.