Practice Electric Dipole - 5 | 1. Electrostatics | ICSE Class 12 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

Define an electric dipole.

💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of two charges.

Question 2

Easy

What is the unit of dipole moment?

💡 Hint: Consider the terms in the formula for dipole moment.

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Question 1

What is the dipole moment defined as?

  • A product of charge and distance
  • A charge only
  • Distance only

💡 Hint: Recall the formula for dipole moment.

Question 2

The electric field due to a dipole on the equatorial line is _____ than that on the axial line.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how the contributions from the charges work.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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} \\).

Question 2

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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