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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

A dipole consists of charges of magnitude 2 C separated by a distance of 6 micrometers. What is the dipole moment of the system?

Options:

12 C μm

6 C μm

2 C μm

120 C μm

Correct Answer:

12 C μm

Explanation:

Dipole moment : p = 2aq

2a = 6 μm ; q = 2 C

p = 12 C μm