Physics-Electric Dipole

NEET Physics Electric Dipole MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about an electric dipole is correct?

A

The dipole moment vector points from the negative charge to the positive charge.

B

The magnitude of the dipole moment is given by the formula p = q × d, where d is the distance between charges.

C

The dipole moment is always equal to zero for a system of two equal and opposite charges.

D

The dipole moment is directed along the dipole axis from -q to q.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The dipole moment vector p is defined to be in the direction of the dipole axis from -q to q, and its magnitude is given as 2qa according to the NCERT context.

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