An electric dipole when placed in a uniform electric field E will have minimum potential energy, if the positive direction of dipole moment makes the following angle with E
A
π
B
C
Zero
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Potential energy = – pE cos θ θ
When θ θ = 0. Potential energy = – pE (minimum)
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