MCQ
A dipole is placed in a uniform electric field, its potential energy will be minimum when the angle between its axis and field is
  • A
    $2 \pi$
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$
  • Zero

Answer

Correct option: D.
Zero
A dipole is placed in a uniform electric field, its potential energy will be minimum when the angle between its axis and field is Zero.

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