Physics-Electric Dipole

NEET Physics Electric Dipole MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

An electric dipole consists of charges +q and -q separated by a distance 2a. What is the magnitude of the electric field at a point on the axis of the dipole at a distance r from the center of the dipole, assuming r is much greater than a?

A

E = (1/4πε₀) * (2qa/r³)

B

E = (1/4πε₀) * (2q/r²)

C

E = (1/4πε₀) * (q/2r³)

D

E = (1/4πε₀) * (qa²/r²)

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The electric field on the axis of a dipole at a far distance r is given by E = (1/4πε₀) * (2qa/r³), where p = 2qa is the dipole moment.

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