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An electric dipole consists of two charges -q and +q separated by a distance 2a. The dipole is along x-axis and its centre is at the origin. Then (considering k \(\frac{1}{4}πε_0\))
An electric dipole consists of two charges -q and +q separated by a distance 2a. The dipole is along x-axis and its centre is at the origin. Then (considering k \(\frac{1}{4}πε_0\))
Updated On: May 4, 2024
- Dipole moment of the system is zero
- The electric potential at the point (x, 0) is \(\frac{2qa}{x^2-a^2} \)
- Electric potential at any point (x, 0) far away from the dipole is k \(\frac{2qa}{x^2}\)
- Electric potential is non-zero at (0, a).
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The correct option is: B and C
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