Misleading on Griffith electrodynamix(electric dipole)

In summary, the Griffith electrodynamix, also known as the electric dipole, is a concept in electromagnetism that describes the separation of positive and negative charges within a molecule or object. It can be misleading as it is often depicted as a simple two-charge system, when in reality it is more complex. However, there are many real-life applications of the Griffith electrodynamix, such as in capacitors and the understanding of molecules in electric fields. It can also be used to explain the phenomenon of static electricity and is closely related to the concept of electric potential.
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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.
 

1. What is the Griffith electrodynamix (electric dipole)?

The Griffith electrodynamix, also known as the electric dipole, is a concept in electromagnetism that describes the separation of positive and negative charges within a molecule or object. It is a fundamental concept in understanding the behavior of electric fields and is often used to explain the polarization of materials.

2. How is the Griffith electrodynamix (electric dipole) misleading?

The Griffith electrodynamix can be misleading because it is often depicted as a simple two-charge system, when in reality, it is a more complex distribution of charges. This can lead to misunderstandings about the true nature of electric dipoles and their behavior in electric fields.

3. Are there any real-life applications of the Griffith electrodynamix (electric dipole)?

Yes, there are many real-life applications of the Griffith electrodynamix. One example is in the functioning of capacitors, which use electric dipoles to store and release electrical energy. Electric dipoles are also important in understanding the behavior of molecules in electric fields, which has implications in fields such as chemistry and biology.

4. Can the Griffith electrodynamix (electric dipole) be used to explain the phenomenon of static electricity?

Yes, the Griffith electrodynamix can be used to explain the phenomenon of static electricity. When two objects with different electric charges come into contact, the electrons in one object are pulled towards the positive charge, creating an electric dipole. This results in the buildup of static electricity.

5. How is the Griffith electrodynamix (electric dipole) related to the concept of electric potential?

The Griffith electrodynamix is closely related to the concept of electric potential. The electric dipole moment of an object is defined as the product of the charge separation and the distance between the two charges. This charge separation creates an electric potential, which is the potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field. As the distance between the charges changes, so does the electric potential, making the Griffith electrodynamix an important concept in understanding electric potential and energy.

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