Q. The electric field and the potential of an electric dipole vary with distance $r$ as
A) $\frac{1}{r}$ and $\frac{1}{r^{2}}$
B) $\frac{1}{r^{2}}$ and $\frac{1}{r}$
C) $\frac{1}{r^{2}}$ and $\frac{1}{r^{3}}$
D) $\frac{1}{r^{3}}$ and $\frac{1}{r^{2}}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: $\frac{1}{r^{3}}$ and $\frac{1}{r^{2}}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.