1.10.2 - Physical significance of dipoles
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Define an electric dipole.
💡 Hint: Think about how charges are arranged.
What is a dipole moment?
💡 Hint: It has both direction and magnitude.
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What is a dipole moment?
💡 Hint: Remember how it is defined.
True or False: Electric dipoles have a net charge.
💡 Hint: Think about charge distribution.
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A dipole of charge ±2 × 10^-6 C is oriented at 45 degrees to an electric field of 1000 N/C. Calculate the torque acting on it.
💡 Hint: Use the formula involving torque and remember to convert angles to radians if necessary.
Explain how dipole forces lead to polarization in materials used in capacitors.
💡 Hint: Consider how charge distribution changes under electric fields.
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