An electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole
is always zero
depends on the dipole moment
depends on the orientation of the dipole
is always finite but not zero
A
depends on the orientation of the dipole
B
is always finite but not zero
C
is always zero
D
depends on the dipole moment
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Dipole means two equal and opposite charge i.e q and −q. When dipole is placed in uniform electric field E, Force due to q is F+=qE Force due to −q is F−=−qE thus, net force F=qE−qE=0 The total force on the dipole in the uniform field is always zero
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