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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 and its potential energy will increase. 

b

Towards the left and its potential energy will increase.

c

Towards the right and its potential energy will decrease.  

d

Towards the left and its potential energy will decrease.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The  net  force  on  electric  dipole  is  towards  right   So,  it  will  move towards right.
Its potential energy will decrease. (The electric field at the location of positive charge is more.)

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