MDCAT Physics MCQ #1555

Two charges +2μC and -2μC are separated by 0.1 m. Calculate the electric dipole moment.

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1555

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Two charges +2μC and -2μC are separated by 0.1 m. Calculate the electric dipole moment.

    • A) 0.2 μC·m
    • B) 0.4 μC·m
    • C) 2.0 μC·m
    • D) 4.0 μC·m

    Answer: 0.2 μC·m

    Explanation: Dipole moment p = q × 2a. Confuses distance between charges vs arm length.