Electrostatics Question 303

Question: An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a point charge [MP PMT 1999]

Options:

A) The net electric force on the dipole must be zero

B) The net electric force on the dipole may be zero

C) The torque on the dipole due to the field must be zero

D) The torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Point charge produces non-uniform electric field.



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