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6. The torque on a dipole kept in a uniform electric field is
A. 2p E sin θ
B. 2q E sin θ
C. p cos θ /4πεor2
D. p E sin θ /4πεor3
Explanation:
7. potential on the equatorial line of an electric dipole is
A. p/4πεor2
B. -p/4πεor2
C. 0
D. p/4πεor3
Explanation:
8. When an electric dipole is placed in a uniform external electric field parallel to the field, it will experience
A. a torque but no force
B. a force but no torque
C. a torque as well as force
D. neither a force nor a torque
Explanation:
9. A dipole in a uniform field experiences
A. a force
B. acceleration
C. no force
D. a couple
Explanation:
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