Physics-Electric Field
NEET Physics Electric Field Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): An electric dipole in a uniform electric field experiences a net force. | Reason (R): The torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field is given by τ = p × E.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
An electric dipole in a uniform electric field experiences no net force, but it does experience a torque given by τ = p × E, which can cause it to rotate.
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