CBSE 2023 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q22 · 2 marks
Depict the orientation of an electric dipole in (a) stable and (b) unstable equilibrium in an external uniform electric field. Write the potential energy of the dipole in each case.
Marking-scheme solution
Electric Charges and FieldsDipole in a Uniform External FieldUnderstandvery_short_answereasy
More from Electric Charges and Fields
- (i) Two point charges +q and -q are held at (a, 0) and ( -a, 0 ) in x-y plane. Obtain an expression for the…2025 · asked 3×
- An electric dipole consists of two point charges q and -q separated by a distance 2a. Derive an expression…2026 · asked 3×
- (i) Define electric flux and write its SI unit. (ii) Use Gauss' law to obtain the expression for the electric…2023 · asked 3×
- Two small solid metal balls A and B of radii R and 2 R having charge densities 2 σ and 3 σ respectively are…2025 · asked 3×
- (i) The electric field in a region is given by E=40 x i N / C. Find the amount of work done in taking a unit…2025 · asked 3×
- Four point charges of 1 μ C,-2 μ C, 1 μ C and -2 μ C are placed at the corners A, B, C and D respectively, of…2024 · asked 3×
- (i) Use Gauss' law to obtain an expression for the electric field due to an infinitely long thin straight…2023 · asked 3×
- Which one of the following statements is correct? Electric field due to static charges is2025 · asked 3×
CBSE Class 12 Physics past-paper question from the 2023board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.