
Define electric dipole moment and write its SI unit.

Important Questions on Electric Charges and Fields
Axial position.
Broad side position of an electric dipole, in terms of its length , dipole moment and distance .

Write an expression (derivation not required) for intensity of electric field in:
Broadside position of an electric dipole, in terms of its length , dipole moment and distance .


An electric dipole is held at an angle in a uniform external electric field . Will there be any net translatory force.

An electric dipole is held at an angle in a uniform external electric field . Will there be any
torque acting on it? Explain what happens to the dipole on being released.

An electric dipole is free to move in a uniform electric field. Explain its motion when it is placed parallel to the field.

An electric dipole is free to move in a uniform electric field. Explain its motion when it is placed perpendicular to the field.

An electric dipole is kept parallel, then what will be the motion of dipole ?
