Physics

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}

\theta =180^{\circ}

(antiparallel to the field) d)

\theta =0^{\circ}

(parallel to the field)