Question

A charge ‘q’ is moved from a point A above a dipole of dipole moment ‘p’ to a point B below the dipole in equatorial plane without acceleration. Find the work done in the process.
No work is done.
W = q = q × 0 = 0
Detailed Answer :
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It is seen that potential due to dipole at any point on equatorial line in equatorial plane is zero. From the figure, points A & B lies in equatorial plane of dipole, where work done in moving charge 'q' from point A to B without acceleration will be zero.

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