What is the name of the quantity P ?

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The quantity "P" in the equation D = ε0E + P represents the Polarization vector. This term is crucial in the context of electric displacement, as it accounts for the material's response to an electric field. Understanding Polarization is essential for grasping concepts in electromagnetism and material science.

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What is the name of the quantity "P"?

I tried to learn Electric Displacement "D". I think I have fairly understood it. But there's one thing that is nagging me. The quantity "P".

On the link - http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/E/electric_displacement.html" - I read the equation : D = ε0E + P. In this what does "P" stand for?

Please help.

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It's usually called the Polarization or the Polarization vector.
 


Thanks!
 

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