Electrostatics Question 287
Question: An electric dipole when placed in a uniform electric field will have minimum potential energy, if the positive direction of dipole moment makes the following angle with [CPMT 1981; MP PMT 1987]
Options:
A)
B)
C) Zero
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Potential energy
When
Potential energy = - pE (minimum)