Calculate the Dipole Moment of an object

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The dipole moment of a piece of mild steel, approximately 15cm in length, can be calculated using the formula p = q * d, where p represents the dipole moment, q is the charge, and d is the distance between charges. Mild steel exhibits a dipole moment due to its magnetic properties, which arise from the alignment of magnetic domains within the material. Understanding the dipole moment is essential for applications in electromagnetism and materials science.

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