Q114 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Physics

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

Figure

  • A
    towards the left as its potential energy will increase.
  • Correct answer
    B
    towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.
  • C
    toward, the left as its potential energy will decrease.
  • D
    towards the right as its potential energy will increase.

Solution

Figure

F1=qE1,F2=qE2

E1>E2⇒F1>F2

Hence, net force is towards right and its potential energy will decrease.
Correction option is (2)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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