An electric dipole having dipole moment of magnitude p is placed in a uniform electric field having magnitude E. What is the magnitude of the greatest change in potential energy that can happen for this dipole in this field? a. 4pE b. ?2pE c. pE d. 2pE e. No answer given is correct.
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The potential energy of an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is given by the formula: U = -pEcosθ where U is the potential energy, p is the dipole moment, E is the electric field, and θ is the angle between the dipole moment and the electric field. Show more…
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