KCET2015PhysicsThermodynamics
The angle between the dipole moment and electric field at any point on the equatorial plane is
Options
- A( 0^ )
- B( 90^ )
- C( 180^ )
- D( 45^ )
Correct answer
C. ( 180^ )
Step-by-step solution
Dipole moment points in a direction from negative charge towards positive charge as shown in the figure. At equatorial plane, the electric field points in a direction just opposite to that of dipole moment. Hence the angle between dipole moment and electric field at any point on equatorial plane is (180^ ).