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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 22 Objective Question
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Which of the following is true about an 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

A dipole's total charge is zero, but since the two charges sit at different locations, their fields don't fully cancel - a net dipole field exists around it.

Hint

A dipole's total charge is zero, but since the two charges sit at different locations, their fields don't fully cancel - a net dipole field exists around it.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 22
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1358 of 1819
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