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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 7 Objective Question

Question

Which is true about electric dipole?
Options
A no net charge, but does have a net electric field
Correct Answer
B has net charge and a net electric field
C has net charge but no net electric field
D no net charge and no net electric field
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electric dipole has equal and opposite charges → net charge zero, but produces electric field.

Hint

Dipole: Q_net=0, E≠0.

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