Physics-Electric Field

NEET Physics Electric Field Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The electric field due to a dipole at a large distance on its equatorial plane is inversely proportional to the cube of the distance. | Reason (R): The electric field of a dipole at any point depends on the inverse square of the distance from the dipole.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The electric field due to a dipole on its equatorial plane at a large distance is indeed inversely proportional to the cube of the distance (1/r^3), while the reason incorrectly states an inverse square (1/r^2) dependence.

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