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Choose the best definition of a dipole.(a) A pair of equal and like charges located at the origin(b) A pair of unequal and like charges located at the origin(c) A pair of equal and unlike charges separated by a small distance(d) A pair of unequal and unlike charges separated by a small distanceThe question was asked in exam.The query is from Electric Dipole in division Electrostatic Fields of Electromagnetic Theory |
Answer» RIGHT option is (c) A pair of equal and unlike charges SEPARATED by a small distance To explain I would say: An electric DIPOLE generally refers to two equal and unlike (opposite signs) charges separated by a small distance. It can be anywhere, not necessarily at ORIGIN. |
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