If we place a nonpolar molecule in an electric field, which is true? O The field induces a dipole moment, with the positive end of the molecule in the direction of the field vector. O The field induces a dipole moment, with the negative end of the molecule in the direction of the field vector. O The field induces a dipole moment, with the dipole axis perpendicular to the field vector.

If we place a nonpolar molecule in an electric field, which is true? O The field induces a dipole moment, with the positive end of the molecule in the direction of the field vector. O The field induces a dipole moment, with the negative end of the molecule in the direction of the field vector. O The field induces a dipole moment, with the dipole axis perpendicular to the field vector.

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Chapter18: Electric Charge And Electric Field

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 42PE: (a) Find the total electric field at x = 1.00 cm in Figure 18.52(b) given that q =5.00 nC. (b) Find...

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