Class 12 Electrostatics | Lecture 8 | Potential Energy Stored in an Electric Dipole | JEE & NEET

Welcome to Lecture 8 of Electrostatics (Class 12 Physics). In this lecture, we dive into the potential energy stored in an electric dipole placed in a uniform electric field. Understanding this concept is crucial for solving both conceptual and numerical problems in exams. This topic is high-yield for JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, and Board Exams, especially for questions involving energy concepts and dipole orientation. 📌 Topics Covered in This Lecture ✔ Recap of Electric Dipole and Torque concepts ✔ Potential energy of a dipole in a uniform electric field ✔ Derivation of potential energy formula (U = -p·E cosθ) ✔ Physical interpretation of potential energy ✔ Stable & unstable equilibrium positions of a dipole ✔ Important exam-oriented questions 🎯 Why This Lecture is Important? • Frequently asked in JEE & NEET • Builds on the concept of torque on dipole • Strong conceptual weightage in exams • Helps solve advanced numericals quickly 👨‍🏫 About the Educator Suyash Bajpai M.Tech (Chemical Engineering), IIT Kanpur Focused on concept clarity + problem solving for Class 9–12, JEE & NEET aspirants 📚 Who Should Watch This Video? 📘 Class 12 Board Students 🚀 JEE Main & Advanced Aspirants 🧬 NEET Aspirants 🎯 Students targeting strong fundamentals 👉 Like | Share | Subscribe to stay consistent and confident in Physics 🔥