Question

Maximum torque is experienced when dipole is kept in which orientation?

Answer 1

Equatorial because theta =90

Answer 2

Answer:

Torque experienced by a dipole is given by

τ = p x Ε = pEsinθ (magnitude of torque)

maximum torque happens when sinθ = ±1 ⇒ θ = 90° or 270°

In other words, when the dipole(p) is oriented perpendicular to the electric field(E) it'll experience the maximum torque.