Which of the following is a correct description of the motion of the dipole immersed in a uniform electric field as shown in the figure? E -Q +Q A. It will rotate clockwise. B. It will rotate counterclockwise. C. It is static but unstable D. It is static and stable.

Which of the following is a correct description of the motion of the dipole immersed in a uniform electric field as shown in the figure? E -Q +Q A. It will rotate clockwise. B. It will rotate counterclockwise. C. It is static but unstable D. It is static and stable.

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Which of the following is a correct
description of the motion of the dipole immersed in a
uniform electric field as shown in the figure?
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A. It will rotate clockwise.
B. It will rotate counterclockwise.
C. It is static but unstable
D. It is static and stable.

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