Question

An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a point charge

• A. The net electric force on the dipole must be zero
• B. The net electric force on the dipole may be zero
• C. The torque on the dipole due to the field must be zero
• D. The torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero

Answer 2

Point charge produces non-uniform electric field.