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What is the general definition of electric dipole moment?

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The electric dipole moment vector lies along the line joining two charges and is directed from -q to +q. The SI unit of dipole moment is coulomb meter (Cm).`vecp=qahati-qa(-hati)=2qahati`
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  • The unit of electric dipole moment is ______

    A
    volt/metre `[(V)/(m)]`
    B
    coulomb/metre `[(C)/(m)]`
    C
    volt. Metre [Vm]
    D
    Coulomb metre (Cm)

  • Electric dipole consists of

    A
    two similar charges, separated by a small distance
    B
    two dis-similar charges separated by a small distance
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    two similar charges separated by a large distance
    D
    many charges

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