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An electric dipole consists of what?
ATwo equal charges of one sign
BTwo equal and opposite charges apart
COne charge and a mirror charge
DTwo unequal opposite charges together
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Two equal and opposite charges apart
A dipole is a pair of equal and opposite charges q and –q held a small distance apart.
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