Question
Physics Question on Electric Dipole
The dipole moment of the given charge distribution is:
A
−π4Rqi^
B
π4Rqi^
C
−π2Rqi^
D
π2Rqi^
Answer
π4Rqi^
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : π4Rqi^
PQ=2Rcosθ
dp=dq×2Rcosθ
dr=λ(Rdθ)×2Rcosθ
p=2λR20∫T/2cosdθ
=2λR2∣sinθ∣0π/2
p=2λR2
p=2πR2q×l2=π4qRi