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Why is the dipole moment directed from negative to positive ?
Why is south directed to north? Or the other way? This has no meaning in physics.Roxy SCarlet said:Why is the dipole moment directed from negative to positive ?
A dipole in electrostatics refers to a pair of equal and opposite electric charges separated by a small distance. This results in a net electric dipole moment, which is the measure of the strength and direction of the dipole.
A dipole is important in electrostatics because it helps explain the behavior of electric fields and charges. It also plays a key role in the interaction between two or more charged particles.
The electric field produced by a dipole is directly proportional to the magnitude of the dipole moment and inversely proportional to the cube of the distance from the dipole. This means that the strength of the electric field decreases as the distance from the dipole increases.
Yes, a dipole can be neutralized by introducing an opposite charge of equal magnitude and distance from the dipole. This will result in a cancellation of the dipole moment and a net zero electric field.
Dipoles are commonly found in everyday objects such as magnets, batteries, and even molecules. They are also used in technologies such as capacitors, antennas, and electronic devices.