Physics-Electric Potential
NEET Physics Electric Potential Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): The electric potential due to a point dipole at a point on its equatorial plane is zero. | Reason (R): The potential due to a dipole is exactly given by V = (1/4πε₀) * (p ⋅ r̂) / r² at distances large compared to the size of 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 B
Detailed Explanation
A is true because the potential on the equatorial plane of a dipole is zero as per NCERT. R is true as it correctly describes the potential of a dipole at large distances, but it does not explain why the equatorial plane potential is zero.
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