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

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Dipole moment p = 2 aq where, total separation `2a=5xx10^(-3)` m and `q=4xx10^(-6)C`
`:.` Dipole moment `p=5xx10^(-3)mxx4xx10^(-6)C=20xx10^(-9)`Cm
And its direction is taken from negative to positive charge.
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