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The electric potential at a point on the axis of an electric dipole depends on the distance r of the point from the dipole as
  1. 1r
  2. 1r3
  3. r
  4. 1r2

A
1r2
B
1r
C
r
D
1r3
Solution
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The expression of electric potential for dipole is , V=14πϵ0pcosθr2 where p=qd dipole moment.

so,V1r2

Ans:(B)

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