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An electric dipole will have minimum potential energy when it subtends an angle
\(\left[\begin{array}{l}
\cos 0^{\circ}=1 \
\sin 0^{\circ}=0
\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{l}
\cos 90^{\circ}=0 \
\cos \pi=-1
\end{array}\right]\)
- A \(\pi\) with direction of field.
- B \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) with direction of field.
- C \(\frac{3 \pi}{2}\) with direction of field.
- D zero with direction of field.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) zero with direction of field.
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Potential energy of a dipole in an electric field is \(-\vec{p} \cdot \vec{E}\)
Potential energy is thus minimum when p and E in same direction.
Potential energy is thus minimum when p and E in same direction.
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