A dipole with actual physical extension refers to a system composed of two opposite charges separated by a distance. It is characterized by its dipole moment, which is the product of the magnitude of the charges and the distance between them.
The potential of a dipole with actual physical extension is calculated by using the equation V = kq/r, where V is the potential, k is the Coulomb constant, q is the magnitude of the charges, and r is the distance between them.
The potential of a dipole with actual physical extension is directly proportional to the distance between the charges. As the distance increases, the potential decreases and vice versa.
The dipole moment is a measure of the strength of a dipole with actual physical extension. It determines the magnitude and direction of the electric field produced by the dipole.
The orientation of a dipole with actual physical extension affects its potential by changing the direction of the electric field. When the charges are aligned, the potential is at its maximum, and when they are anti-aligned, the potential is at its minimum.