12th Class Physics Electric Charges and Fields Question Bank Case Based (MCQs) - Electric Charges and Fields

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    When an electric dipole is held at an angle in a uniform electric field, the net force F and torque \[\tau \] on the dipole are

    A) \[F=0,\,\tau =0\]

    B) \[F\ne 0,\,\tau \ne 0\]

    C) \[F=0,\,\tau \ne 0\]

    D) \[F\ne 0,\,\tau =0\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Net force is zero and torque acts on the dipole, trying to aligns p with E.


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