Practice Potential energy of a dipole in an external field - 2.7.3 | 2. ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE | CBSE 12 Physics Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is a dipole?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the definition involving charges.

Question 2

Easy

What is torque in the context of electric dipoles?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the formula t = p Γ— E.

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Question 1

What happens to a dipole in a uniform electric field?

  • Experiences net force
  • Experiences torque
  • Remains stationary

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects of the electric field on dipoles.

Question 2

True or False: Potential energy can vary depending on the reference angle chosen.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how potential energy is defined.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A dipole with a moment of 2x10^-29 C m is placed in an electric field of 3 x 10^5 V/m. Calculate the torque it experiences at an angle of 30 degrees.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the sine function with the angle in radians.

Question 2

If a dipole's angle changes from 90Β° to 45Β°, calculate the change in potential energy for a dipole in an electric field of 10^6 V/m.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start by recalling the potential energy formulas.

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