What is a magnetic dipole and how is its moment calculated?
What is a magnetic dipole and how is its moment calculated?
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In a magnetic dipole, two equal and opposite magnetic poles are kept at a small distance. In concept, it is equal to an electric dipole. The magnetic dipole moment (M) represents the strength and orientation of the magnetic dipole and it is a vector quantity. The formula is: M = m * 2l. Here m represents the pole strength and 21 shows the distance between the poles. The direction of M is from the south pole to the north pole of the magnet, and its SI unit is A·m².
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