alleryStart learning →A dipole is placed along a uniform electric field. The torque on it is
ApE
Bzero
CpE/2
Dinfinite
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. zero
With theta = 0, sin(theta) = 0, so the two forces act along one line and give no torque.
Keep practising Electrostatics
Browse all Electrostatics questions for MHT-CET, or explore more Physics topics.
Related questions
About how many electrons together carry a charge of one coulomb?How many electrons are present in one molecule of water?An electroscope charged by induction gives the gold leafA precaution against static charge at home is to keep the surroundingsPhotocopiers use the property that friction between an insulator and another objectCharge spread through a solid plastic sphere is described bySurface charge density is measured inLinear charge density is defined as charge per unit