Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

Consider a diagram showing a dipole with charges +q and -q separated by a distance d. Which vector correctly represents the unit vector along the dipole axis?

Question diagram
A

A vector pointing from -q to +q

B

A vector pointing from +q to -q

C

A vector perpendicular to the line joining +q and -q

D

A vector pointing from the midpoint of the dipole to +q

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The unit vector along the dipole axis is defined as pointing from -q to +q, as indicated in the NCERT context with 'p is the unit vector along the dipole axis (from –q to q)'.

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