jelliDollFace
Oct11-08, 09:51 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
what is the potential 18 cm from a dipole moment 2.6nCm at
a) 42 deg to axis
b) on the perpendicular bisector
note: dipole separation << 18cm
2. Relevant equations
electric dipole moment, p = qd where q is charge, d is distance
electric potential for point charge, V = kq/r where k is 9*10^9 and r is distance
3. The attempt at a solution
a) 42 degrees
i think my eq may be wrong, but...
p =qd sin (theta) where theta = 42deg
so q = p/dsin(theta)
so V = [k(p/dsin(theta)]/r
so using sin(42) i got V = 1.08 kV and using cos(42) i got V = 0.971 kV --> both incorrect
i'm guessing my eq for electric dipole moment is wrong, i was thinking along the lines of the torque eq, rFsin(theta)
b) not attempted yet, but what is the perpendicular bisector? any tips much appreciated
what is the potential 18 cm from a dipole moment 2.6nCm at
a) 42 deg to axis
b) on the perpendicular bisector
note: dipole separation << 18cm
2. Relevant equations
electric dipole moment, p = qd where q is charge, d is distance
electric potential for point charge, V = kq/r where k is 9*10^9 and r is distance
3. The attempt at a solution
a) 42 degrees
i think my eq may be wrong, but...
p =qd sin (theta) where theta = 42deg
so q = p/dsin(theta)
so V = [k(p/dsin(theta)]/r
so using sin(42) i got V = 1.08 kV and using cos(42) i got V = 0.971 kV --> both incorrect
i'm guessing my eq for electric dipole moment is wrong, i was thinking along the lines of the torque eq, rFsin(theta)
b) not attempted yet, but what is the perpendicular bisector? any tips much appreciated