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Electrostatics: Electric Potential MCQ

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Electric PotentialHardQuestion 31457

Question

Potential at a point due to an electric dipole (p) at distance r, angle θ from dipole axis:
  1. A
    kp cosθ/r²
    Correct
  2. B
    kp sinθ/r²
  3. C
    kp/r²
  4. D
    kp cosθ/r

Correct answer

kp cosθ/r²

Explanation

V_dipole = kp cosθ/r². At θ=0 (axial): V = kp/r². At θ=90° (equatorial): V = 0.