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The electric potential at a point on the axis of an electric dipole depends on the distance `r` of the point from the dipole as

A

`prop 1/r`

B

`prop 1/r^2`

C

`prop r`

D

`prop 1/r^3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`V = (KP cos theta)/(r^2) implies V prop 1/r^2`
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