Question

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 distance The question was asked in exam. The query is from Electric Dipole in division Electrostatic Fields of Electromagnetic Theory Select the correct answer from above options Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers, Electromagnetic Theory questions pdf, Electromagnetic Theory question bank, Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers pdf, mcq on Electromagnetic Theory pdf,electromagnetic theory book pdf,electromagnetic theory pdf notes,electromagnetic theory lecture notes,electromagnetic theory of light,maxwell electromagnetic theory,electromagnetic theory proposed by,electromagnetic theory engineering physics,electromagnetic theory nptel

Answer 1

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.