Electric field at a point varies as r^0 for
Correct answer: A. a plane infinite sheet of charge
- A. a plane infinite sheet of charge
- B. A point charge
- C. Electric dipole
- D. Line charge of infinite length
Explanation
Option A is correct since there is no relation of the electric field of an infinite plane sheet of charge with distance according to the formula provided by Gauss's law: E = sigma/2 epsilon knot. Option B is incorrect since the electric field for a point charge varies as 1/r^2 Option C is incorrect since the electric field for a dipole varies as 1/r^3. Option D is incorrect since the electric field for an infinite line of charge does not vary as r^0 over large distances.
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