

| Assertion (A): | Net dipole moment of a polar linear isotropic dielectric substance is not zero even in the absence of an external electric field. |
| Reason (R): | In absence of an external electric field, the different permanent dipoles of a polar dielectric substance are oriented in random directions. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
| 1. | Potential energy and torque both are maximum |
| 2. | Torque on dipole is zero and net force is directed away from the sheet |
| 3. | Torque on dipole is zero and net force acts towards the sheet |
| 4. | Potential energy of dipole is minimum and torque is zero |