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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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Question

In which direction does the dipole moment vector (p) point?
Options
A From the positive charge to the negative charge.
B From the negative charge to the positive charge.
Correct Answer
C Radially outward from both charges.
D Perpendicular to the line connecting the charges.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

By convention in physics, the electric dipole moment vector is defined as pointing from the negative charge toward the positive charge.

Hint

Opposite to the direction of electric field lines between them.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 141 of 1819
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