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The angle between the dipole moment and electric field at any point on the equatorial plane is :

A

`90^(@)`

B

`45^(@)`

C

0

D

`180^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`vec(E ) = (+vec(2p))/(4piepsilon_(0)r^(3))` (for short dipole )
i.e `theta = theta `.
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