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

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a

towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.

b

towards the left as its potential energy will increase.

c

towards the right as its potential energy will increase.

d

towards the left as its potential energy will decrease.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

As the electric field will loose its strength in the rightward direction. So, the force on (+q) will be more then the force on (-q)

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F1>F2
Hence the dipole will move towards right as in the direction of electric field potential reduces

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