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Physics Question on electrostatic potential and capacitance

Polar molecules have permanent dipole moment In polar molecule, the centres of positive and negative charges coincide even when there is no external field

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Answer

If assertion is true but reason is false

Explanation

Solution

The molecules of a substance may be polar or non-polar. In a non-polar molecule, the centres of positive and negative charges coincide. This molecule has no permanent dipole moment. On the other hand, a polar molecule is one in which the centres of positive and negative charges are separated, even when there is no external field. Such molecules have a permanent dipole moment