COMEDK · Physics · 17. Electrostatics
Two electric dipoles of dipole moments \(3.9 \times 10^{-30} \mathrm{Cm}\) and \(5.2 \times 10^{-30} \mathrm{Cm}\) are placed in two different uniform electric fields of strengths \(16 \times 10^4 N C^{-1}\) and \(4 \times 10^4 N C^{-1}\) respectively. What is the ratio of maximum torque experienced by the electric dipoles?
- A \(12: 1\)
- B \(3: 1\)
- C \(9: 1\)
- D \(1: 9\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(3: 1\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The torque \(\tau\) experienced by an electric dipole of moment \(p\) in a uniform electric field \(E\) is given by \(\tau = pE \sin \theta\). The maximum torque \(\tau_{max}\) occurs when \(\theta = 90^{\circ}\), so \(\tau_{max} = pE\). For the first dipole,…
See the Complete Solution
Get step-by-step explanations for this and 2.5 Lakh+ more JEE, NEET & CET questions.
- Unlock all solutions
- Practice the full chapter
- Track accuracy across PYQs
4.8 rated on Google Play · 14,000+ reviews
More questions from Physics
- A particle \(A\) has charge \(+q\) and particle \(B\) has charge \(+4 q\), each of them having the same mass \(m\). When allowed to fall from rest through the same electrical potential difference, then the ratio of their speeds will becomeCOMEDK 2015 Medium
- Two capacitors \(\mathrm{C}_1\) and \(\mathrm{C}_2\) are charged to 100 V and 120 V respectively. It is found that upon connecting them together in parallel, the potential on each one of them is zero. ThereforeCOMEDK 2025 Medium
- The current through the circular coil is halved and the radius of the coil is doubled. If \(B_1\) and \(B_2\) are respectively the initial and final magnetic field strength, then:COMEDK 2026 Easy
- Speed of electromagnetic wave in a medium having relative permittivity \(\varepsilon_r\) and relative permeability \(\mu_r\) is (speed of light in air, \(\left.c=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\right)\)COMEDK 2022 Easy
- Two slabs are of the thicknesses \(d_1\) and \(d_2\). Their thermal conductivities are \(K_1\) and \(K_2\), respectively. They are in series. The free ends of the combination of these two slabs are kept at temperatures \(\theta_1\) and \(\theta_2\). Assume \(\theta_1 > \theta_2\). The temperature \(\theta\) of their common junction isCOMEDK 2023 Medium
- A force \(F\) applied on the wire of radius \(r\) and length \(L\) and change in the length of the wire is l. If the same force \(F\) is applied on the wire of the same material and radius \(4 r\) and length \(4 l\), then change in length of the other wire is,COMEDK 2022 Medium
More PYQs from COMEDK
- A statement of Assertion followed by a statement of Reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following options.
Assertion: The Eclipsed and the Staggered conformations of Ethane continuously flip from one form to the other.
Reason: The torsional barrier between the Conformers of Ethane has a high value of about \(50 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) and this restricts free rotation around \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\) bond.COMEDK 2024 Medium - Ellingham diagram represents a graph ofCOMEDK 2020 Medium
- The value of \(\int \frac{1}{1+\cos 8 x} d x\) isCOMEDK 2020 Hard
- The time needed for completion of \(80 \%\) is \(y\) times the half-life period of a first order reaction. What is the value of \(y\) ?COMEDK 2025 Medium
- Abnormal colligative properties are observed only when the dissolved non-volatile solute in a given dilute solutionCOMEDK 2023 Easy
- The solution set of the system of inequalities \(5-4 x \leq-7\) or \(5-4 x \geq 7, x \in R\) isCOMEDK 2025 Easy