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Electric Dipole

Description:

An electric dipole is a pair of equal and opposite electrical charges separated by a small distance. It is a fundamental concept in electromagnetism and is characterized by its dipole moment, which is the product of the magnitude of the charges and the separation between them.

Sample Sentences:

1. The molecules in a water molecule exhibit electric dipole behavior.
2. An electric dipole is formed when an atom gains or loses an electron.
3. Electric dipole moments play a crucial role in determining the electric field strength in a region.

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