JEE Main20262 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
Two short electric dipoles A and B having dipole moment p₁ and p₂ respectively are placed with their axis mutually perpendicular as shown in the figure. The resultant electric field at a point x is making an angle of 60° with the line joining points O and x . The ratio of the dipole moments p₂/p₁ is _______.
Options
- A3 2
- B2 3
- C1 3
- D3
Correct answer
B. 2 3
Step-by-step solution
Let the distance of point x from the origin O be r . Point x lies on the axial line of dipole A. The electric field at x due to dipole A is directed along the horizontal axis and its magnitude is given by: E_A = 1 4 ₀ 2p₁ r^3 Point x lies on the equatorial line of dipole B. The electric field at x due to dipole B is directed perpendicular to the horizontal axis and its magnitude is given by: E_B = 1 4 ₀ p₂ r^3 The resultant electric field makes an angle of 60^ with the line Ox (the horizontal axis). Therefore, the