Question 913: Electrostats & Capacitance

Question

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

Accepted Answer

$$\left| {{{\overrightarrow E }_1}} \right| > \left| {{{\overrightarrow E }_2}} \right|$$
As field lines are closed at charge +q.
So, net force on the dipole acts towards right side. A system always moves to decrease it's potential energy.

Answer

towards the right as its potential energy will increase.

Answer

towards the left as its potential energy will increase.

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towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.

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towards the left as its potential energy will decrease.

Electrostats & Capacitance

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

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