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Question
Two particles A and B, of opposite charges 2.0 × 10−6 C and −2.0 × 10−6 C, are placed at a separation of 1.0 cm.
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Solution
Given: Magnitude of charge (q) = 2.0 × 10−6 C
Separation between the charges (l) = 1.0 cm
Dipole moment (P) = q × l
P = 2 × 10−6 × 10−2
P = 2 × 10−8 C
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