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Deduce an expression for the electric potential due to an electric dipole at any point on its axis.Mention one contrasting feature of electric potential of a dipole at a point as compared to that due to single charge.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 17 Apr, 2015, 02:13: PM
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Let be an axial point at distance from the centre of the dipole.

Electric potential at point will be

For a far away point,

At large distances, dipole potential falls off as 1/r², whereas the potential due to a single charge falls off as 1/r.

Answered by | 17 Apr, 2015, 04:13: PM
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