A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move?

A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move?

towards the left as its potential energy will increase.
towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.
toward, the left as its potential energy will decrease.
towards the right as its potential energy will increase.

Solution

$F_{1} = q E_{1}, F_{2} = q E_{2}$

$E_{1} > E_{2} \Rightarrow F_{1} > F_{2}$

Hence, net force is towards right and its potential energy will decrease.
Correct option is $(2)$

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Asked in: NEET 2021

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