Question

An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30∘ to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole will experience
(a) a translational force only in the direction of the field
(b) a translation force only in a direction normal to the direction of the field
(c) a torque as well as a translational force
(d) a torque only

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) a torque as well as a translational force

Explanation:

Electric dipole is placed in electric field so there will be torque. But there is non- uniform electric field that is E due to which the forces which produces the torque will not cancel each other therefore it produces the translational motion. Therefore, option C.