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Angle for maximum or minimum potential energy of a dipole

This type of question, asked 2 times: 11 May 2023 S2, 19 May 2026 S2. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    11 May 2023 S2

    1
    An electric dipole will have minimum potential energy when it subtends an angle

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  2. Question 2

    19 May 2026 S2

    125
    A dipole of electric dipole moment P⃗\vec{P} is placed in an electric field of strength E⃗\vec{E}. The angle between P⃗\vec{P} and E⃗\vec{E} for which the potential energy of the electric dipole is maximum, is

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