Charges −q and +q location at A and B, respectively, constitute an electric dipole. Distance AB=2a, o is the midpoint of the dipole and OP is perpendicular to AB. A charge Q is placed at P where OP=y and y2a. The charge Q experiences and electrostatic force F. If Q is now moved along the equatorial line to P’ such that OP’=, the force on Q will be Closed to: |
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(a) |
(b) |
3F |
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(c) |
9F |
(d) |
27F |
Charges −q and +q location at A and B, respectively, constitute an electric dipole. Distance AB=2a, o is the midpoint of the dipole and OP is perpendicular to AB. A charge Q is placed at P where OP=y and y2a. The charge Q experiences and electrostatic force F. If Q is now moved along the equatorial line to P’ such that OP’=, the force on Q will be Closed to: |
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(a) |
(b) |
3F |
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(c) |
9F |
(d) |
27F |
Electric field of equatorial plane of dipole
=
∴At p, F=Q.
At P1 , F1==27F