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JEE Main 30 January 2024, Shift 1, Physics Q40

Question 40 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 10 of 30, Section A.

The electrostatic potential due to an electric dipole at a distance 'r' varies as :

(1) $\frac{1}{r}$
(2) $\frac{1}{r^2}$ Official answer
(3) $\frac{1}{r^3}$
(4) $r$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Topic: Electric Dipoles
Idea tested: Electric Potential at a General Point

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