Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric dipole \(\vec{p}\) is placed as shown. Which of the following statements is correct ? |
The dipole will not experience any force The dipole will experience a force in the direction of \(\vec{p}\) The dipole will experience a force opoosite to \(\vec{p}\) The dipole will experience a force perpendicular to \(\vec{p}\) |
The dipole will experience a force opoosite to \(\vec{p}\) |
The correct answer is Option (3) → The dipole will experience a force opoosite to \(\vec{p}\) As field at –q is stronger than at +q. ∴ force will be more on –q (towards left) |