Statement-I : A point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to…

Statement-I : A point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to the charge may increase if the charge is positive.

Statement-II : An electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole will not be zero.

  1. Both statement-I and statement-II are true.
  2. Both statement-I and statement-II are false.
  3. Statement-I is true but statement-II is false.
  4. Statement-I is false but statement-II is true.

Solution

If a positive point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to the charge may increase or decreases. Hence, statement I is true.

An electric dipole experiences zero net force in a uniform electric field. Hence, statement II is false.

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 1)

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