Question 2: Proportionality
Two equal but opposite charges separated by a small distance (s) form what is called an electric dipole. The electric field strength (y) above the dipole is directly proportional to the charge on the positive particle (q). The electric field strength is also directly proportional to the small distance between the particles (s). Finally, the field strength is inversely proportional to the cube of y.
Write down a model for the electric field strength at a distance y above the dipole. Explain how you would compute the value of the constant of proportionality.
I tried to wrap my head around it but i'm just lost on what to do. Can anyone show me how to do this?
Two equal but opposite charges separated by a small distance (s) form what is called an electric dipole. The electric field strength (y) above the dipole is directly proportional to the charge on the positive particle (q). The electric field strength is also directly proportional to the small distance between the particles (s). Finally, the field strength is inversely proportional to the cube of y.
Write down a model for the electric field strength at a distance y above the dipole. Explain how you would compute the value of the constant of proportionality.
I tried to wrap my head around it but i'm just lost on what to do. Can anyone show me how to do this?
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