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Physics · Electrostatic Potential
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: The potential due to an electric dipole depends not only on \( r \) but also on the angle between the position vector \( \mathbf{r} \) and the dipole moment vector \( \mathbf{p} \). Statement II: At the equatorial position of an electric dipole, the electrostatic potential is maximum in magnitude. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation
Statement I is correct (\( V \propto \cos\theta \)). Statement II is incorrect because the potential at the equatorial position (\( \theta = 90^\circ \) or \( 270^\circ \)) is exactly zero.
