What is the electric potential at a poin

CUET Preparation Today

Start Free Mocks

Home Questions AXCT7BESTA

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

What is the electric potential at a point at a distance r due to a dipole is proportional to ?

Options:

1/r

1/r²

None of the above

Correct Answer:

1/r²

Explanation:

Potential due to a dipole =[1/4πε] (P Cos θ/r²).

So, potential is proportional to 1/r²