ExamBro
ExamBro
JEE Advanced · Physics · 17. Electrostatics

An electric dipole with dipole moment p02i^+j^ is held fixed at the origin O in the presence of an uniform electric field of magnitude E0. If the potential is constant on a circle of radius R centered at the origin as shown in figure, then the correct statement(s) is/are:
( ε0 is permittivity of free space, R>> dipole size)

  1. A R=p04πε0E013
  2. B The magnitude of total electric field on any two points of the circle will be same
  3. C Total electric field at point A is EA=2E0i^+j^
  4. D Total electric field at point B is EB=0
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) Total electric field at point B is EB=0

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation


Radius of circle, R dipole size
As, circle is equipotential
So, Enet should be to surface, so kp0r3=E0r=kp0E01/3A is correct
At point B net electric field will be zero.
EB=0
EANet=2kp0r3+E0=3E0
Electric field at point A, EA=32E0i^+j^C is incorrect
EBNet=0D is correct
Same subject
Explore more questions on app
From JEE Advanced
Explore more questions on app