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An electric field on a plane is described by its potential V = 20(r^-1 + r^-2), where r is the distance from the source. The field is due to(a) A monopole(b) A dipole(c) Both a monopole and a dipole(d) A quadrupleI got this question in an interview.My enquiry is from Advanced and Tricky Questions topic in section Advanced and Tricky Questions of Electromagnetic Theory

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (c) Both a monopole and a dipole

To explain I WOULD say: In the potential given, ONE component is inversely proportional to r, which is due to a monopole and the other component is inversely proportional to r^2, which is due to a dipole.



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