In which orientation, a dipole placed in a uniform electric field is in (I) stable and unstable equilibrium
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As Torque = pEsin(theta) and U = -pEcos(theta)
So,
1. For stable equilibrium potential energy U should be minimum which is only possible at theta = 0
2. And for unstable equilibrium theta must be 180 because for unstable equilibrium potential energy i.e, U should be maximum
So,
1. For stable equilibrium potential energy U should be minimum which is only possible at theta = 0
2. And for unstable equilibrium theta must be 180 because for unstable equilibrium potential energy i.e, U should be maximum
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Explanation:
When dipole moment vector is parallel to electric field vector.
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