Physics · Electrostatics
An electric dipole aligned parallel to a non-uniform electric field experiences a net force. If the field intensity increases along the direction of the dipole moment, in which direction will it move and what happens to its potential energy?
- 1Towards the left as its potential energy will decrease.
- 2Towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.✓
- 3Towards the left as its potential energy will increase.
- 4Towards the right as its potential energy will increase.
Correct answer
Towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.
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