The direction of the electric field intensity due to an electric dipole at a point on its axis is the same as the direction of _____

Options

A. along the equatorial line towards the dipole
B. along the equatorial line away from the dipole
C. perpendicular to the equatorial line and opposite to `vec(p)`
D. perpendicular to the equatorial line and parallel to `vec(p)`

Answer

C

Explanation

The direction of electric field intensity `(vec(E))` at a point on the equatorial line of electric dipole of dipole moment `(vec(p))` is perpendicular to equatorial line and opposite to `(vec(p))`.