An electric dipole placed in a region of uniform electric field experiences a. a

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An electric dipole placed in a region of uniform electric field experiences

a. a net torque causing the dipole moment to align opposite to the direction of the electric field.
b. a net linear acceleration transverse to the applied electric field.
c. a net torque causing the dipole moment to align at right angles to the electric field.
d. a net torque causing the dipole moment to align with the electric field.
e. a net force that drives the dipole in the direction of the external field.

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Explanation / Answer

a. a net torque causing the dipole moment to align opposite to the direction of the electric field. If it were magnetic dipoles then i would say c) a net torque causing the dipole moment to align at right angles to the electric field.

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