An atom of a rare gas is placed is an electric field E. Then

A The nucleus will be shifted in the direction of E by an amount which is proportional to E.
B The nucleus will not be shifted.
C The nucleus will be shifted in the direction of E by an amount which is independent of E.
D The nucleus will be shifted in a direction opposite to that of E.

Correct Answer: The nucleus will be shifted in the direction of E by an amount which is proportional to E.

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