NEET Physics Electric Dipole MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about electric dipoles is correct?
The dipole moment vector points from the negative charge to the positive charge.
The magnitude of the dipole moment is calculated as the product of charge and the distance between the charges.
An electric dipole consists of two like charges separated by a distance.
The dipole moment is always perpendicular to the dipole axis.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The dipole moment vector indeed points from the negative charge (-q) to the positive charge (q), as stated in the NCERT context about electric dipoles. The magnitude of the dipole moment is given as 2qa, which confirms option B's calculation but doesn't specify that the dipole moment points from -q to q, making A the correct choice.
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