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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:

(a)

(b)

3F

(c)

9F

(d)

27F



Question ID - 50273 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

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:

(a)

(b)

3F

(c)

9F

(d)

27F

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

Electric field of equatorial plane of dipole

=

∴At p, F=Q.

At P1  , F1==27F

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