Which of the following is not true?
A
For a point charge, electrostatic potential varies as 1/r.
B
For a dipole, the potential depends on the magnitude of position vector and dipole moment vector.
C
The electric dipole potential varies as 1/r at large distance.
D
For a point charge, the electrostatic field varies as 1/ 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The electric dipole potential varies as 
at large distance is not true.
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