Q126 / 180 · AIIMS 2013 · Physics

A dipole of dipole moment ' $p$ ' is placed in non-uniform electric field along $x$-axis. Electric field is increasing at the rate of $1 \mathrm{~V} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ then the force on dipole is

A
$0$
B
$2 p$
C
$p / 2$
Correct answer
D
$p$

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

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