The work done for rotating a dipole is given by the change in the potential energy. The potential energy is given by
U=−p⋅E
W=ΔU=Uf−Ui
So, the work done is
W=−pEcos180∘−(−pEcos0∘)=2pE=2×6×10−6×1.5×103=18mJ
JEE Main 2023 — Physics Electromagnetism
An electric dipole of dipole moment is 6.0×10−6Cm placed in a uniform electric field of 1.5×103NC−1 in such a way that dipole moment is along electric field. The work done in rotating dipole by 180∘in this field will be_______mJ.
Held on 8 Apr 2023 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.
Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.
A square loop of side $2$ cm is placed in a time varying magnetic field with magnitude as $B = 0.4\sin(300t)$ Tesla. The normal to the plane of loop makes an angle of $60°$ with the field. The maximum induced emf produced in the loop is __________ mV.
A circular coil of radius $2$ cm and $125$ turns carries a current of $1$ A. The coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude $0.4$ T. The axis of the coil makes an angle of $30°$ with the direction of the magnetic field. The torque acting on the coil is $\alpha \times 10^{-4}$ N.m. The value of $\alpha$ is ______. ($\pi=3.14$)
$1\,\mu$C charge moving with velocity $\vec{v} = \left(\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}\right)$ m/s in the region of magnetic field $\vec{B} = \left(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}\right)$ T. The magnitude of force acting on it is $\sqrt{\alpha} \times 10^{-6}$ N. The value of $\alpha$ is _______.
A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. If the velocity is perpendicular to the field, the path of the particle is:
Three identical coils $C_{1}, C_{2}$ and $C_{3}$ are closely placed such that they share a common axis. $C_{2}$ is exactly midway. $C_{1}$ carries current $I$ in anti-clockwise direction while $C_{3}$ carries current $I$ in clockwise direction. An induced current flows through $C_{2}$ will be in clockwise direction when
Work through every JEE Main Electromagnetism PYQ, year by year.