Q. The torque acting on a dipole of a moment $\overrightarrow{P}$ in an electric field $\overrightarrow{E}$ is
A) $\overrightarrow{P}.\overrightarrow{E}$
B) $\overrightarrow{P} \times \overrightarrow{E}$
C) Zero
D) $\overrightarrow{E} \times \overrightarrow{P}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $\overrightarrow{P} \times \overrightarrow{E}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.