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An electric dipole is placed in an electric field increasing at the rate of λ per unit distance along the x-axis. The dipole may undergo :

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rotational motion only
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rotational motion and translational motion along z-axis
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rotational motion and translational motion along x-axis
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only translational motion along x-axis
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Solution

The correct option is C rotational motion and translational motion along x-axis
Here the electric field will produce torque and force on the dipole.
The torque will give the rotational motion and force will give the translation motion of dipole along x axis.

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