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A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move?

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Answer:

Solution:

$F_{1} = q E_{1}, F_{2} = q E_{2}$

$E_{1} > E_{2} \Rightarrow F_{1} > F_{2}$

Hence, net force is towards right and its potential energy will decrease.
Correction option is $(2)$

Stream:NEETSubject:PhysicsTopic:ElectrostaticsSubtopic:dipole

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