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

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Options:
  • A towards the left as its potential energy will increase.
  • 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:
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The correct answer is: towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.

F1=qE1,F2=qE2

E1>E2⇒F1>F2

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

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