Electric Dipole Moment Vector Calculation

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The problem involves calculating the electric dipole moment vector for two opposite point charges of magnitude 1.90e-6 C located at specified coordinates. The distance between the charges is calculated using the formula d = sqrt(x^2 + y^2), resulting in a value of approximately 0.002121 m. The dipole moment is then determined using the equation p = qd, yielding a dipole moment of approximately 4.03051e-9 C·m. It is emphasized that including units in calculations is a beneficial practice. Accurate calculations and unit usage are crucial for clarity in physics problems.
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Homework Statement


Two opposite point charges of magnitude 1.90e-6 C are located near the origin. The positive charge is at (1.50, 1.50) mm and the negative charge is at (−1.50, −1.50) mm. What is the magnitude of the dipole moment vector for this pair of charges?


Homework Equations


p = qd
d = sqrt(x^2 + y^2)


The Attempt at a Solution


I solved d = .002121
solved p = 4.03051e.9
 
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Try calculating d again. It's the distance between the two charges.

Also, including units with the values would be a good habit to get into.
 

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