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Consider the following statements about electric dipole and select the correct ones.
`S_(1)`: Electric dipole moment vector `vec(p)` is directed from the negative charge to the positive charge
`S_(2)`: The electric field of a dipole potential falls off as `(1)/(r^(2))` and not as `(1)/(r )`
`S_(3)`: The electric field of a dipole at a point with position vector `vec(r )` depends on `|vec(r )|` as well as s angle between `vec(r ) and vec(p)`
`S_(4)`: In a uniform electric field, the electric dipole experience no net force but a torque

A

`S_(2), S_(3) and S_(4)`

B

`S_(2) and S_(4)`

C

`S_(2) and S_(3)`

D

all four

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To solve the question regarding the statements about electric dipoles, we will analyze each statement one by one and determine whether they are correct or incorrect. ### Step 1: Analyze Statement S1 **Statement S1**: Electric dipole moment vector \( \vec{p} \) is directed from the negative charge to the positive charge. **Analysis**: This statement is correct. By definition, the electric dipole moment \( \vec{p} \) is defined as the vector pointing from the negative charge to the positive charge. Therefore, this statement is true. ### Step 2: Analyze Statement S2 **Statement S2**: The electric field of a dipole potential falls off as \( \frac{1}{r^2} \) and not as \( \frac{1}{r} \). **Analysis**: This statement is incorrect. The electric field \( E \) due to a dipole at a point in space falls off as \( \frac{1}{r^3} \) in the far field region, not \( \frac{1}{r^2} \). The potential \( V \) due to a dipole falls off as \( \frac{1}{r^2} \), but the electric field itself behaves differently. Thus, this statement is false. ### Step 3: Analyze Statement S3 **Statement S3**: The electric field of a dipole at a point with position vector \( \vec{r} \) depends on \( |\vec{r}| \) as well as the angle between \( \vec{r} \) and \( \vec{p} \). **Analysis**: This statement is correct. The electric field \( E \) due to a dipole does depend on both the distance \( |\vec{r}| \) from the dipole and the angle \( \theta \) between the dipole moment \( \vec{p} \) and the position vector \( \vec{r} \). Therefore, this statement is true. ### Step 4: Analyze Statement S4 **Statement S4**: In a uniform electric field, the electric dipole experiences no net force but a torque. **Analysis**: This statement is correct. In a uniform electric field, the forces on the two charges of the dipole are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero. However, the dipole will experience a torque that tends to align it with the electric field. Thus, this statement is true. ### Conclusion After analyzing all statements, we find: - **S1**: Correct - **S2**: Incorrect - **S3**: Correct - **S4**: Correct The correct statements are S1, S3, and S4. ### Final Answer The correct options are S1, S3, and S4. ---
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  • For an electric dipole potential & electric field

    A
    can have same magnitude for a point at a distance less than 2 meter
    B
    can have same magnitude fo a point at distacnes greater than 2 meter
    C
    can never be equal
    D
    can never be predicted
  • An electric dipole is kept in the electric field produced by a point charge

    A
    dipole will experience a force
    B
    dipole will experience a torque
    C
    it is impossible to find a path ( not closed) in the field on which work required to move the dipole is zero.
    D
    dipole can be in stable equilibrium
  • The electric field and the potential of an electric dipole vary with distance 'r' as

    A
    `(1)/(r ) and (1)/(r^(2))`
    B
    `(1)/(r^(2)) and (1)/(r )`
    C
    `(1)/(r^(2)) and (1)/(r^(3))`
    D
    `(1)/(r^(3)) and (1)/(r^(2))`
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