Question
Question: An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30ŗ to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole experien...
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30ŗ to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole experiences –
A
A torque as well as a translational force
B
A torque only
C
A translational forcé only in the direction of field
D
A translational forcé only in a direction normal to the direction of the field
Answer
A torque as well as a translational force
Explanation
Solution
In non-uniform field both force and torque is non zero.