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 :
A
rotational motion only
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B
rotational motion and translational motion along z-axis
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C
rotational motion and translational motion along x-axis
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D
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.