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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2024

For an electric dipole in a non-uniform electric field with dipole moment parallel to the field, force F and torque t are :

  1. A \(F =0, T=0\)
  2. B \(F \neq 0, T=0\)
  3. C \(F =0, T \neq 0\)
  4. D \(F \neq 0, T \neq 0\)
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(B) \(F \neq 0, T=0\)

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Force: \(\vec{F} = (\vec{p} \cdot \nabla)\vec{E}\) Since field is non-uniform, \(\nabla\vec{E} \neq 0\). Thus, \(F \neq 0\). Torque: \(\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \times \vec{E}\) Since \(\vec{p} \parallel \vec{E}\), \(\sin\theta = 0\). Thus, \(\tau = 0\). Result: \(F \neq 0, \tau = 0\)
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