1. Tardigrade
  2. Question
  3. Physics
  4. An electric dipole has the magnitude of its charge as q and dipole moment as p. It is placed in a uniform electric field E. If its dipole moment is along the direction of the field. the force on it and its potential energy are respectively

Question Error Report

Thank you for reporting, we will resolve it shortly

Back to Question

Q. An electric dipole has the magnitude of its charge as $q$ and dipole moment as $p$. It is placed in a uniform electric field $E$. If its dipole moment is along the direction of the field. the force on it and its potential energy are respectively

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Solution:

In the given condition angle between $\vec{p}$ and $\vec{E}$ is zero.
Hence potential energy $U=-p E \cos 0=-p E=\min$.
Also in uniform electric field $F_{\text {net }}=0$.