For a given electric dipole kept in a uniform electric field

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential

Problem

For a given electric dipole kept in a uniform electric field, at which orientation will its potential energy be maximum? (a)

\theta =90^{\circ}

(perpendicular to the field) (b)

\theta =45^{\circ}

(c)

\theta =180^{\circ}

(antiparallel to the field) (d)

\theta =0^{\circ}

(parallel to the field)