5 - Electric Dipole
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Practice Questions
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Define an electric dipole.
💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of two charges.
What is the unit of dipole moment?
💡 Hint: Consider the terms in the formula for dipole moment.
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What is the dipole moment defined as?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for dipole moment.
The electric field due to a dipole on the equatorial line is _____ than that on the axial line.
💡 Hint: Think about how the contributions from the charges work.
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A dipole with charges of +5 μC and -5 μC is separated by 0.2 m. Calculate the dipole moment and the electric field at a point 0.5 m from the center along the axial line.
💡 Hint: Break it down into calculating \\( p \\) first, then apply it to find \\( E_{axial} \\).
Describe how the orientation of an electric dipole changes when placed in a uniform electric field. Provide a detailed explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider how both sides of the dipole are affected by the electric field.
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