Misleading on Griffith electrodynamix(electric dipole)

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The discussion critiques the explanation of polarization in dielectric materials as presented in Griffith's electrodynamics texts. The participant questions the concept of charge offset, arguing that the proximity of electrons to protons within the same molecule should negate any offset effect. The participant highlights the inconsistency in Griffith's depiction, where a negative charge is shown on one end and a positive charge on the other, suggesting that this representation does not accurately reflect the physical reality of charge distribution.

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In the books of electrodynamics by Griffith, He explain the physical view of the polarization inside of the dielectric matter. He try to make a picture polarized charge being offset near one.
However, I wonder how the chage can be offset with other molecular but not with own proton. Definitely, distance between the eletron and proton is near than moleculars.
How could it happen?
 
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There is no offset. As you see in the picture, there is negative charge at the left end, positive at the right end, and zero charge along the rest of the line in between.
 

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