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Potential of Dipole
Key Concepts — Potential of Dipole
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Potential due to a short dipole at distance r and angle θ from axis: V = kp cosθ / r².
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On the axis (θ=0): V = kp/r² (positive on +q side).
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On the equator (θ=90°): V = 0.
Potential due to a short dipole at distance r and angle θ from axis: V = kp cosθ / r².
On the axis (θ=0): V = kp/r² (positive on +q side).
On the equator (θ=90°): V = 0.