An electric dipole is initially aligned parallel to a uniform electric field

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electric Charges and Fields · Electric Charges and Fields

Problem

An electric dipole is initially aligned parallel to a uniform electric field. It is then slowly rotated to become perpendicular to the field. In this process, does the potential energy of the dipole–field system increase or decrease? Give reason.

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