JEE MainPhysicsElectrostaticsMCQ+4 / −1
Two ideal electric dipoles A and B, having their dipole moment p1 and p2 respectively are placed on a plane with their centres at O as shown in the figure. At point C on the axis of dipole A, the resultant electric field is making an angle of 37 with the axis. The ratio of the dipole moment of A and B, is : (take ) 

- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
- Electric field due to a dipole on axial and equatorial lines
For an ideal dipole of moment at a point at distance from its centre:
- On the axial line,
- On the equatorial line,
- Interpret the figure
Since point lies on the axis of dipole , the field due to dipole at is along the axis of dipole .
From the usual configuration implied by the question, dipole is perpendicular to dipole , and point lies on the equatorial line of dipole .
Let the distance .
Then,
- Field at due to dipole :
- Field at due to dipole :
These two fields are perpendicular.
- Use the given angle
The resultant electric field makes an angle with the axis of dipole .
So,
Given, which implies Hence,
Therefore,
Substitute the expressions:
- Match with options
So the correct option is C.
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