MDCAT Physics MCQ #1547

Two charges, +3 μC and -3 μC, are 6 mm apart. What is their dipole moment?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1547

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Two charges, +3 μC and -3 μC, are 6 mm apart. What is their dipole moment?

    • A) 1.8×10⁻⁸ C·m
    • B) 1.8×10⁻⁵ C·m
    • C) 5.4×10⁻⁵ C·m
    • D) 9.0×10⁻⁸ C·m

    Answer: 1.8×10⁻⁵ C·m

    Explanation: p = qd. Option A uses 2d instead of d.