NEET Physics Electric Field Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): An electric dipole in a uniform electric field experiences a torque but no net force.
Reason (R): The net force on a dipole in a uniform electric field is zero because the forces on the positive and negative charges are equal in magnitude and 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 NCERT context states that a dipole in a uniform electric field experiences a torque but not a net force, as the forces on the charges are equal and opposite, explaining the assertion.
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