Question

Is dipole moment scalar or vector?

Answer 1

The dipole moment is a vector quantity. It describes the separation of positive and negative charges in a system and has both magnitude and direction. In a simple case, like a diatomic molecule, the dipole moment points from the negative charge to the positive charge.

Answer 2

The dipole moment is a vector quantity. It has both magnitude and direction, typically represented by the vector \(\vec{p}\), which points from the negative charge to the positive charge in a dipole. Its magnitude is calculated as the product of the charge and the distance between the charges.