The relation between the intensity of the electric field of an electric dipole at a distance $r$ from its centre on its axis and the distance $r$ is . . . . . . . (where $r \gg 2a$)

  • A
    $E \propto \frac{1}{r^4}$
  • B
    $E \propto \frac{1}{r^3}$
  • C
    $E \propto \frac{1}{r}$
  • D
    $E \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$

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