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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 12 Objective Question
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Which of the following 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 does not have a net electric field
D no net charge and no net electric field
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite point charges separated by a small distance. Because the charges are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, the total (net) charge of the dipole is zero. However, due to the separation of these charges, they produce an electric field in the surrounding space that does not cancel out. Thus, an electric dipole has no net charge but does produce a net electric field.

Hint

An electric dipole is defined by two equal and opposite charges.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 12
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 981 of 1819
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