Permanent dipoles experience a torque in an electric field which tries to align them with the direction of the field. This is because the electric field exerts forces of opposite directions on the positive and negative charges of the dipole, creating a torque.

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In an Electric Field

Question 11

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In an electric field

A) permanent dipoles will experience a torque attempting to align them with the field
B) Dipole mom ent is reduced
C) Permanent dipole moments are created
D) Dipole-dipole interactions are masked
E) A dipole can be induced proportional to the square of the electric field intensity

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