01 Which statement is most correct for an electric dipole placed obliquely in a uniform electric field?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Net force is zero and torque is nonzero
Explanation: Step 1: In a uniform electric field, equal and opposite forces act on the two charges. Step 2: Thus net force is zero, but a turning effect remains when force lines are different. Step 3: Remember that a dipole in a uniform field may rotate without translating.