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Consider two electric dipoles `P_(1)` and `P_(2)` placed at (0, 0) and (1,`sqrt2` ) respectively. The centers of these dipoles are fixed so that they can rotate about their centers but the centers cannot move. Answer the following questions based on this arrangement.

Initially `P_(1)` is held such that it is pointing towards positive x-axis and `P_(2)` is free to rotate. In the equilibrium position, `P_(2)` will point :

A

along x axis

B

along y-axis

C

along line joining `P_(1)` and `P_(2)`

D

along some arbitrary angle from x-axis

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The correct Answer is:
B

In equilibrium position, `P_2` will align itself `botr to P_1` (along the electric field of `P_1`) along y-axis.
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