JEE Main & Advanced Physics Electrostatics & Capacitance Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Electric Chages and Fields

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    An electric dipole, consisting of two opposite charges of \[2\times {{10}^{-\,6}}C\] each separated by a distance 3 cm is placed in an electric field of \[2\times {{10}^{5}}N/C.\] Torque acting on the dipole is

    A) \[12\times {{10}^{-1}}N-m\]

    B) \[12\times {{10}^{-2}}N-m\]

    C) \[12\times {{10}^{-3}}N-m\]

    D) \[12\times {{10}^{-4}}N-m\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Charger (q) \[=2\times {{10}^{-6}}C,\] Distance [d]\[=3cm=3\times {{10}^{-2}}m\] and electric field (E) \[=2\times {{10}^{5}}N/C.\] Torque \[\left( \tau  \right)=q.d.\] \[E=\left( 2\times {{10}^{-6}} \right)\times \left( 3\times {{10}^{-2}} \right)\times \left( 2\times {{10}^{5}} \right)\] \[=12\times {{10}^{-3}}N-m.\]


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