JEE Main202430 Jan 2024Morning ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
The electrostatic potential due to an electric dipole at a distance r varies as :
Options
- Ar
- B1 r 2
- C1 r 3
- D1 r
Correct answer
B. 1 r 2
Step-by-step solution
The potential at a distance r due to a short dipole is V d i p r = 1 4 π ε ∘ p → · r ^ r 2 , where p → =dipole moment. Thus, V d i p ( r ) is proportional to 1 r 2 .