Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

Electric potential due to dielectric dipole on equational line at distance r from the centre of the dipole is (P = dipole moment) (assume dipole as very short).

Options:

\(V=±\frac{1}{4πε_0}\frac{P}{r^2}\)

\(V=±\frac{1}{4πε_0}\frac{2P}{r^2}\)

\(V=±\frac{1}{4πε_0}\frac{P}{r^3}\)

V = 0

Correct Answer:

V = 0

Explanation:

$\text{The potential due to dipole is given by} V = \frac{Pcos\theta}{4\pi\epsilon_0 r^2} $

$\text{ At equatorial point } \theta = 90^o$

$\Rightarrow V = 0$