A rigid dipole undergoes a simple harmonic motion about its centre in the presence of an electric field E1=E0 x. If another electric field E2=2E0 ( y+ z ) is introduced to the system, what will be the percentage change in the frequency of the oscillation (approximate)?
- 73%
- 63%
- 83%
- 53%
Answer
(1) 73%
Solution
For a small angular displacement : =-pE -pE
= pEI, i.e. f E
Net field: E=E0 x+2E0 y+2E0 z
| E|=E0 12+22+22=3E0
f'f= 3E0E0= 3 1.732
Percentage change = ( f'f-1 ) 100=73.2\% 73\%
Answer: (1)