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Multiple-choice questions may continue on
1 q
the next column or page – find all choices E1 = 2 cos θ
before answering. 4 π ǫ0 r + r12
2

1 2 q r1 1 qd
= ≈
001 (part 1 of 4) 10.0 points 4 π ǫ0 r 2 + r 2
3/2 4 π ǫ0 r 3
1
In the figure below, point P1 is on the per-
pendicular bisector of the dipole, and P2 is ~ 1 ≈ − 1 q d p̂
E
along the axis of the dipole in the firection of 4 π ǫ0 r 3
the dipole moment vector ~p. P1 and P2 are ≈ −(8.99 × 109 N · m2 /C2 )
both a distance 100 m from the center of the (3.6 × 10−6 C)(1 m)
dipole. The magnitude of each of the charges × p̂
(100 m)3
is 3.6 µC , with the direction of the dipole vec- ≈ −0.032364 N/C p̂
tor p̂ from the negative charge to the positive
charge.
with magnitude 0.032364 N/C . The sin θ
P1 (0, 100 m) components cancel due to symmetry.

002 (part 2 of 4) 10.0 points

(−100 m, 0) ~1
What is the direction of the electric field E
+ − at P1 ?
P2
1m 1. In a direction perpendicular to both the
~p dipole vector p̂ and r̂
What is the magnitude of the electric field
2. In the direction of the dipole vector;
at P1 ? The value of the Coulomb constant is
e.g., p̂
8.99 × 109 N · m2 /C2 .
3. In the direction of r̂
Correct answer: 0.032364 N/C.
Explanation: 4. In a direction perpendicular to the dipole
vector; e.g., ⊥ p̂
Let : r = 100 m ,
5. In the direction opposite to that of the
d = 1 m, dipole vector; e.g., −p̂ correct
q = 3.6 µC = 3.6 × 10−6 C and
Explanation:
ke = 8.99 × 109 N · m2 /C2 .
For all points on the perpendicular through
~
E+

the center of the dipole axis, the direction of E

P1 is always anti-parallel to ~p. You can see this in
E
−

the figure by noting that the direction of the

field lines on the perpendicular drawn through
E+E− the center of the dipole axis is opposite the
+ − direction of ~p.
P2
~p
003 (part 3 of 4) 10.0 points
d r1 What is the magnitude of the electric field at
Let r1 = . cos θ = q and r ≫ P2 ?
2 r 2 + r12
d , so the electric field Correct answer: 0.064728 N/C.
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Explanation:
For r ≫ d ,

" #
q 1 1
E2 = −
4 π ǫ0 (r − r1 )2 (r + r1 )2
" 2#
q (r + r1 )2 − (r − r1 )
=
4 π ǫ0 (r − r1 )2 (r + r1 )2
 
q 4 r r1 1 2qd
≈ ≈ , so
4 π ǫ0 r4 4 π ǫ0 r 3
Two dipoles are oriented as shown in the
figure above. Each dipole consists of two
charges +q and -q, held apart by a rod of
~2 ≈ 1 2qd length s, and the center of each dipole is a dis-
E p̂
4 π ǫ0 r 3 tance d from location A. The dipole moment
≈ (8.99 × 109 N · m2 /C2 ) is given by p = qs. The magnitude and the di-
rection of the dipole field vector contributed
2(3.6 × 10−6 C)(1 m)
× p̂ by the lower-left dipole only is given by
(100 m)3
≈ 0.064728 N/C p̂ 2kp
1. , down
d3
2kp
with magnitude 0.064728 N/C . 2. , up
d2
kp
004 (part 4 of 4) 10.0 points 3. , up
~2 d2
What is the direction of the electric field E
2kp
at P2 ? 4. , up
d3
1. In a direction perpendicular to r̂ kp
5. , down
d2
2. In a direction perpendicular to both the kp
dipole vector p̂ and r̂ 6. , up correct
d3
kp
3. In the direction opposite to that of the 7. , down
d3
dipole vector; e.g., −p̂
2kp
8. , down
4. In a direction perpendicular to the dipole d2
vector; e.g., ⊥ p̂

5. In the direction of the dipole vector; Explanation:

e.g., p̂. correct At A the bottom one has a contribution of
kp
in the upwards direction.
Explanation: d3
The electric field goes from positive charge 006 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
to negative charge. Determine the magnitude of the resultant
field vector contributed by both dipoles.
005 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points
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5kp between the plates? The acceleration of grav-
1.
d3 ity is 9.8 m/s2 .
4kp
2. Correct answer: 0.983115 kV.
d3
kp Explanation:
3.
3d3
kp
4. Let : d = 5.2 cm = 0.052 m ,
d3
m = 210 mg = 0.00021 kg ,
kp
5. q = 36 nC = 3.6 × 10−8 C ,
5d3
3kp θ = 18.3◦ , and
6. correct g = 9.8 m/s2 .
d3
2kp
7. Consider the forces acting on the particle:
d3
kp T
8. θ
4d3
kp
9.
2d3 Fe
Explanation: mg
2kp
At A the top dipole contributes in the
d3 The particle is in equilibrium, so horizon-
upwards direction. Hence, the resulting total tally,
3kp
field is 3 . qV
d T sin θ = Fe = q E = ,
d
007 10.0 points
A small object with a mass of 210 mg carries a and vertically,
charge of 36 nC and is suspended by a thread
between the vertical plates of a parallel-plate T cos θ = m g .
capacitor. The plates are separated by 5.2 cm.
5.2 cm Dividing,

T sin θ qV
tan θ = =
T cos θ mgd
m g d tan θ
18.3◦ V =
q
210 mg (0.00021 kg) 9.8 m/s2 (0.052 m)


A B
36 nC =
3.6× 10−8 C
1 kV
~
E × (tan 18.3◦ )
1000 V
E = 0.983115 kV .
+ −

008 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points

If the thread makes an angle of 18.3◦ with Three point charges are placed at the vertices
the vertical, what is the potential difference of an equilateral triangle.
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−q the top of the triangle is
̂  2
~ = kq 2 4 kq
60◦ ı̂ kEk √ = .

a
3a 3 a2

009 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points

−q P −q ~ at P .
Find the direction of the field vector E
Find the magnitude of the electric field vec-
~ at P .
tor kEk 1. −ı̂

~ = 4 k q correct
1. kEk 2. −̂
3 a2
~ = √4 k q
2. kEk
3. ̂ correct
3 a2 1
√
4. − √ (ı̂ − ̂)
~ = 3 kq
3. kEk 2
4 a2 1
5. √ (ı̂ + ̂)
~ = kq
4. kEk 2
a2
6. ı̂
~ = 2kq
5. kEk
a2 1
7. √ (−2ı̂ + ̂)
~ = 2 kq
6. kEk
5
3 a2 1
8. − √ (ı̂ + ̂)
~ = √1 k q
7. kEk
2
3 a2 1
9. √ (2ı̂ + ̂)
~ = 1 kq
8. kEk
5
3 a2 1
10. √ (ı̂ − ̂)
~ = 5 kq
9. kEk
2
3 a2 Explanation:
By inspection, E~ at P is along the ̂ direc-
~ = √2 k q
10. kEk
3 a2 tion.

Explanation:
−q
̂
ı̂
a

−q P −q
Electric field vectors due to bottom two
charges
√ cancel out each other. h = a cos 30◦ =
3
a is the height of the triangle, so the
2
magnitude of the field vector due to charge at