STANDARDPhysics-Electrostatics
STANDARD Physics Electric Dipole MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The electric field and the potential of an electric dipole vary with distance r as
A
1/r and 1/r²
B
1/r² and 1/r
C
1/r² and 1/r³
D
1/r³ and 1/r²
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The electric field of a dipole varies as 1/r³ and the potential varies as 1/r². This is due to the dipole's configuration and the inverse square law of electrostatics.
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