NEET Physics Electric Dipole Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): An electric dipole in a uniform external electric field experiences a net force. | Reason (R): The forces on the charges of the dipole are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is false because an electric dipole in a uniform external field experiences zero net force but a torque. The reason is true as the forces on the charges are equal and opposite.
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