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Consider a permanent dipole of dipole moment $\vec{p}$ in a non-uniform electric field $\vec{E}$. Which of the following option is correct? |
The direction of net force is perpendicular to the direction of increasing electric field when $\vec{E}$ is parallel to $\vec{p}$. The direction of net force is perpendicular to the direction of decreasing electric field when $\vec{E}$ is anti parallel to $\vec{p}$. The direction of net force is in the direction of increasing electric field when $\vec{E}$ is parallel to $\vec{p}$. The direction of net force is in the direction of increasing field when $\vec{E}$ is anti parallel to $\vec{p}$. |
The direction of net force is in the direction of increasing electric field when $\vec{E}$ is parallel to $\vec{p}$. |
The correct answer is Option (3) → The direction of net force is in the direction of increasing electric field when $\vec{E}$ is parallel to $\vec{p}$. |