A point charge is placed at any point on the axis of an electric dipole at some large distance, experiences a force F. The force acting on the point charge when it's distance from the dipole is halved will be – Answer & Explanation | CUET Subject PYQ – Dubuddy

A point charge is placed at any point on the axis of an electric dipole at some large distance, experiences a force F. The force acting on the point charge when it's distance from the dipole is halved will be

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A
4F
B
8F
C
F/8
D
F/4
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Correct Answer

8F
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Detailed Explanation

As electric field on axial line varies 

E ∝ r^-3 

F/q ∝ r-3 

F ∝ r^-3 

Hence, F'/F = (r/r')^3

F'=(2)^3 F

F'= 8F

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