A point dipole with dipole moment, p^{ { o}} = p_0 k^{{∧}} , is kept at the origin. An external electric field given by, E^{ { o}} = E_0 (2i^{{∧}} - 3 j^{{∧}}+4 k^{{∧}} ) , is applied on it. Which one of the following statements is true?

Question

A point dipole with dipole moment, p^{ {	o}} = p_0 k^{{∧}} , is kept at the origin. An external electric field given by, E^{ {	o}} = E_0 (2i^{{∧}} - 3 j^{{∧}}+4 k^{{∧}} ) , is applied on it. Which one of the following statements is true?

Examsnet · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer is : The force on the dipole is zero while torque rotates the dipole on the xy-plane

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