Practice Electrostatic Potential Due To An Electric Dipole (2.3) - ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE
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ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL DUE TO AN ELECTRIC DIPOLE

Practice - ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL DUE TO AN ELECTRIC DIPOLE

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Question 1 Easy

What is an electric dipole?

💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of charges.

Question 2 Easy

Define dipole moment.

💡 Hint: Consider how dipole strength relates to both charge and distance.

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Question 1

What is the formula for electric potential due to an electric dipole?

V = (1/4πε₀)(p·r̂/r)
V = (1/4πε₀)(p·r̂/r²)
V = (1/4πε₀)(q/r²)

💡 Hint: Recall the components of dipole potential.

Question 2

True or False: The electric potential of a dipole is always positive.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of charges and distance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a dipole with p = 3 × 10^-29 C m and located at a distance of 0.1m from a point in space, calculate the potential at that point.

💡 Hint: Use the correct unit for permittivity and remember to include the angle if specified.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how the orientation of the dipole affects the interaction with the electric field.

💡 Hint: Consider energy minimization in stable states.

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