Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electric Charges and Fields

Question:

An electric dipole of moment P is placed along the direction of electric field E. The work done in deflecting the dipole through 180° is equal to

Options:

PE

+2PE

-2PE

Zero

Correct Answer:

+2PE

Explanation:

Work done is $W = PE(1-cos\phi) = PE(1-cos180^o) = 2PE$

The correct answer is Option (2) → +2PE