NEET
Physics

Electric Dipole

Low Priority
Consistency: 30%
Weightage: 6 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
7 MCQs

01
PYQ 2007
easy
physics ID: neet-200

Three-point charges , and are placed at points , and , respectively. The magnitude and direction of the electric dipole moment vector of this charge assembly are:

1. along direction
2. along the line joining points and
3. along the line joining points and
4. along direction
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02
PYQ 2016
easy
physics ID: neet-201
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of with an electric field intensity . It experiences a torque equal to . The charge on the dipole, if the dipole length is , is:
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3. 4.
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03
PYQ 2020
easy
physics ID: neet-202
The electric field at a point on the equatorial plane at a distance from the centre of a dipole having dipole moment is given by:
( separation of two charges forming the dipole, permittivity of free space)
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04
PYQ 2021
easy
physics ID: neet-202

Polar molecules are the molecules:

1. that acquires a dipole moment only when the magnetic field is absent.
2. has a permanent electric dipole moment.
3. has zero dipole moment.
4. that acquire a dipole moment only in the presence of an electric field due to displacement of charges.
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05
PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: neet-202

A dipole is placed in an electric field as shown. In which direction will it move? 

1. towards the left as its potential energy will decrease.
2. towards the right as its potential energy will increase.
3. towards the left as its potential energy will increase.
4. towards the right as its potential energy will decrease.
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06
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: neet-202
Two point charges and are placed at a distance of as shown in the figure.

The magnitude of electric field intensity at a distance  varies as:
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3. 4.
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07
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: neet-202
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of with an electric field of intensity . It experiences a torque equal to . If the dipole length is cm, calculate the magnitude of the charge on the dipole.
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Preparing Electric Dipole for NEET

Electric Dipole is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Electric Dipole. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Electric Dipole a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.