Question

Given 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 experience a force towards right.
• B. The dipole will experience a force upwards.
• C. The dipole will not experience any force
• D. The dipole will experience a force towards left.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

The dipole will experience a force towards left.

Spacing between electric lines of force increases from left to right. This shows, E on left is greater than E on right. Therefore, force on $+q$ charge of dipole placed to the right is smaller as compared to the force on $-q$ charge of dipole which is placed to the left. Hence the dipole will experience a net force towards the left.

Final Answer: (c)