Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric dipole →P is placed as shown. Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The dipole will not experience any force
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B
The dipole will experience a force towards right
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C
The dipole will experience a force towards left
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D
The dipole will experience a force upwards
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Solution
The correct option is C The dipole will experience a force towards left The spacing between electric lines of force increases from left to right. It means that the electric field intensity E on left is greater than the electric field intensity E on right.
So, the force on +q charge of the dipole is smaller and to the right. Force on −q charge of the dipole is bigger and to the left due to variable electric field. Hence the dipole will experience force towards the left.