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An electric dipole is formed by `+4muC` and `-4muC` charges at 5 mm distance. Calculate the dipole moment and give its direction.

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To calculate the dipole moment of the electric dipole formed by charges of `+4 µC` and `-4 µC` separated by a distance of `5 mm`, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Distance:** - Given charges: \( q_1 = +4 \, \mu C = +4 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) - Given charges: \( q_2 = -4 \, \mu C = -4 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) - Distance between the charges: \( d = 5 \, mm = 5 \times 10^{-3} \, m \) ...
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