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An electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field with the dipole axis making an angle $\theta$ with the direction of the electric field. The orientation of the dipole for stable equilibrium is
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Options:
  • A $\frac{\pi}{6}$
  • B $\frac{\pi}{3}$
  • C 0
  • D $\frac{\pi}{2}$
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The correct answer is: 0
The orientation of the dipole for the stable equilibrium, $\theta=0^{\circ}$.

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