Question
Physics Question on Electric Dipole
The torque on an electric dipole of moment p when placed in electric field ϵ is proportional to :
A
pE
B
p/E
C
E/p
D
none of the above.
Answer
pE
Explanation
Solution
τ=pE sin θ. Hence τ∝pE.
The torque on an electric dipole of moment p when placed in electric field ϵ is proportional to :
pE
p/E
E/p
none of the above.
pE
τ=pE sin θ. Hence τ∝pE.