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A given charge is situated at a certain distance from an electric dipole in the end-on position experiences a force `F` If the distance of the charge is doubled, the force acting on the charge will be

A

`F//2`

B

`F//4`

C

`F//8`

D

`F//16`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Fprop1/r^(3)" "thereforeF'=F/8`
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