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When an electric dipole \vec{p} is placed in a uniform electric field \vec{E} then at what angle between \vec{p} and \vec{E} the value of torque will be maximum

  • Option 1)

    90 \degree

  • Option 2)

    0 \degree

  • Option 3)

    180 \degree

  • Option 4)

    45 \degree

 

Answers (1)

As we have learned

Not in equilibrium -

\Theta = 90^{\circ}

\tau _{max} = PE

w=PE

U=0

- wherein

 

 Maximum torque = pE so angle should be 90.

 


Option 1)

90 \degree

Option 2)

0 \degree

Option 3)

180 \degree

Option 4)

45 \degree

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