There exists a non-uniform electric field along x-axis as shown in the figure.The field increases at a uniform rate along $+$ ve x-axis. a dipole is placed inside the field as shown. Which one of the following is correct for the dipole?

Dipole will move along positive x-axis and will undergo a clockwise rotation
Dipole will move along negative x-axis and will undergo a clockwise rotation
Dipole will move along positive x-axis and will undergo an anticlockwise rotation
Dipole will move along negative x-axis and will undergo an anticlockwise rotation

Question

There exists a non-uniform electric field along x-axis as shown in the figure.The field increases at a uniform rate along $+$ ve x-axis. a dipole is placed inside the field as shown. Which one of the following is correct for the dipole?

Dipole will move along positive x-axis and will undergo a clockwise rotation
Dipole will move along negative x-axis and will undergo a clockwise rotation
Dipole will move along positive x-axis and will undergo an anticlockwise rotation
Dipole will move along negative x-axis and will undergo an anticlockwise rotation

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

The dipole is lapsed in a non-uniform electric field- therefor a force are well as couple acts on it- the force on the negative charge is more -F-x22C9-E- and is directed along -x2212-ve x-axis- does- the dipole moves along -ve x-axis and rotets in an-quad anti clock wise direction-

the dipole is lapsed in a non-uniform electric field, therefor a force are well as couple acts on it. the force on the negative charge is more (F⋉E), and is directed along −ve x-axis. does, the dipole moves along -ve x-axis and rotets in an\quad anti clock wise direction.

the dipole is lapsed in a non-uniform electric field, therefor a force are well as couple acts on it. the force on the negative charge is more $(F ⋉ E)$ , and is directed along $- v e$ x-axis. does, the dipole moves along -ve x-axis and rotets in an\quad anti clock wise direction.