JEE Main 2006 — Electrostatics Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2006
Question
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole will experience
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Correct answer
Ca torque as well as a translational force
Step-by-step explanation
The electric field will be different at the location of the two charges. Therefore the two forces will be unequal. This will result in a force as well as torque.
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