A dipole moment is embedded in an external electric field. The direction of the torque acting on the dipole is

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The direction of the torque acting on an electric dipole in an external electric field is given by the right-hand rule. This rule states that if you point the fingers of your right hand in the direction of the electric field and curl them towards the direction of the dipole moment (from negative to positive charge), your thumb points in the direction of the torque.

A Dipole Moment Is Embedded in an External Electric Field