The electrostatic potential due to an electric dipole at a distance r varies as :

The electrostatic potential due to an electric dipole at a distance r varies as :
  1. r
  2. 1r2
  3. 1r3
  4. 1r

Solution

The potential at a distance r due to a short dipole is Vdipr=14πε p·r^r2, where p=dipole moment.

Thus, Vdip(r) is proportional to 1r2.

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