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Two point charges `+q` and `-q` are held fixed at `(-d,o)` and `(d,0)` respectively of a x-y coordinate system. Then

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(a) The electric field E at all points on the x-axis has the same direction

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(b) Electric field at all points on y-axis is along x-axis

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(c) Work has to be done in bringing a test charge from `oo` to the origin

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(d) The dipole moment is `2qd` along the x-axis

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To solve the problem involving two point charges \( +q \) and \( -q \) located at coordinates \( (-d, 0) \) and \( (d, 0) \) respectively, we will analyze the dipole moment, electric field, and work done in bringing a test charge from infinity to the origin. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Their Positions**: - The positive charge \( +q \) is located at \( (-d, 0) \). - The negative charge \( -q \) is located at \( (d, 0) \). 2. **Calculate the Dipole Moment**: - The dipole moment \( \vec{p} \) is given by the formula: \[ \vec{p} = q \cdot \vec{d} \] - The distance \( \vec{d} \) between the charges is \( 2d \) (from \( -d \) to \( d \)). - Therefore, the dipole moment is: \[ \vec{p} = q \cdot (2d) \hat{i} = 2qd \hat{i} \] - The direction of the dipole moment is from the negative charge to the positive charge, which is along the negative x-axis. 3. **Determine the Electric Field Along the X-Axis**: - The electric field \( \vec{E} \) at any point on the x-axis due to the charges can be calculated using the principle of superposition. - For a point \( P \) on the x-axis, the electric field due to \( +q \) is directed away from the charge, while the field due to \( -q \) is directed towards the charge. - The net electric field will depend on the position of point \( P \) relative to the charges. 4. **Analyze the Electric Field on the Y-Axis**: - At any point on the y-axis, the electric field contributions from both charges will have components that result in a net electric field along the x-axis. - This means that at all points on the y-axis, the resultant electric field will be directed along the x-axis. 5. **Calculate Work Done in Bringing a Test Charge from Infinity to the Origin**: - The work done \( W \) in bringing a test charge \( q_0 \) from infinity to a point in an electric field is given by: \[ W = q_0 (V_{\infty} - V_{0}) \] - The potential \( V \) at a point due to a point charge is given by: \[ V = \frac{kq}{r} \] - At the origin (0,0), the contributions from both charges cancel each other out, resulting in a net potential of zero: \[ V_{0} = 0 \] - At infinity, the potential is also zero: \[ V_{\infty} = 0 \] - Therefore, the work done is: \[ W = q_0 (0 - 0) = 0 \] ### Conclusion: - The dipole moment is directed along the negative x-axis. - The electric field at all points on the y-axis is directed along the x-axis. - The work done in bringing a test charge from infinity to the origin is zero.

To solve the problem involving two point charges \( +q \) and \( -q \) located at coordinates \( (-d, 0) \) and \( (d, 0) \) respectively, we will analyze the dipole moment, electric field, and work done in bringing a test charge from infinity to the origin. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Their Positions**: - The positive charge \( +q \) is located at \( (-d, 0) \). - The negative charge \( -q \) is located at \( (d, 0) \). ...
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