Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6

Q.

An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30º to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole will experience

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

a torque only

b

a translational force only in the direction of the field

c

a torque as well as a translational force

d

a translational force only in a direction normal to the direction of the field

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Force on dipole in non-uniform field is given by, F=pdEdx

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.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30º to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole will experience