Question 461: Electrostats & Capacitance

Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : A point charge is brought in an electric field. The value of electric field at a point near to the charge may increase if the charge is positive.
Statement II : An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field. The net electric force on the dipole will not be zero.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

As one moves closer to a positive charge (isolated) the density of electric field line increases and so does the electric field intensity
$$\Rightarrow$$ Statement I is true
As opposite poles of an electric dipole would experience equal and opposite forces so net force on a dipole in a uniform electric field will be zero
$$\Rightarrow$$ Statement II is true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Answer

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Answer

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Electrostats & Capacitance

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