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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Electrostatics

A neutral ammonia \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)\) in its vapour state has an electric dipole moment of magnitude \(5 \times 10^{-30} \mathrm{C}\)-m. How far apart are the molecules centres of positive and negative charge.

  1. A \(4.125 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}\)
  2. B \(3.125 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}\)
  3. C \(3.125 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}\)
  4. D \(4.125 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(3.125 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}\)

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Dipole moment, \(\mathrm{p}=5 \times 10^{-30} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{m}\) The charge on neutral \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) is \(\mathrm{q}=7+1 \times 3=10 \mathrm{e}\)…