Why Isn't a Lone Proton Considered a Magnetic Monopole?

[jerromyjon]

Simple question. Why isn't a lone proton with no electrons considered a monopole?

 

[Orodruin]

It is an electric monopole, not a magnetic one.

 

[jerromyjon]

It is an electric monopole, not a magnetic one.

And protons repel magnetically?

 

[Orodruin]

Protons are magnetic dipoles. Whether they repel or attract due to the dipole moment depends on their relative orientation, just as for macroscopic magnets.

 

[jerromyjon]

Ok that makes sense now. Thank you!