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Which of the following statements about dipole moment is not true?

A

The dimensions of dipole moment is [L T A].

B

The unit of dipole moment is C m.

C

Dipole moment is vector quantity and directed from negative to positive charge.

D

Dipole moment is a scalar quantity and has magnitude charge equal to the potential of separation between charge.

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D

Dipole moment is a vector quantity and has magnitude of 2qa and it is in the direction of the dipole axis from -q to q.
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