An electric dipole is placed at the origin and is directed along the x-axis. At a point P, far away from the dipole, the electric field is parallel to the y-axis. OP makes an angle θ with the x-axis, then –
A
Tanθ = 
B
Tanθ = 
C
θ = 45 0
D
Tanθ = (1/ 
)
)
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Direction of electric field from axis of dipole is given by 
Here given that E is along y -axis.
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