Manipal MET2022PhysicsElectrostatics
The potential at a point at a distance r from the centre of an electric dipole is proportional to
Options
- A1 r
- B1 r^2
- C1 r^3
- Dr^2
Correct answer
B. 1 r^2
Step-by-step solution
The electric potential due to an electric dipole at a distance r from its centre is given by aligned & 1 ~V = 1 4 ₀ p r^2 & [where, p= electric dipole moment] aligned V 1 r^2