Electric dipoles & dipole moments | Electric charges & fields | Physics | Khan Academy

Two equal and opposite charges separated by some distance constitute a dipole. The product of the charge and distance between them is called the dipole moment. Dipole moment represents the strength of the dipole. The electric field generated by the dipole is proportional to the dipole moment. Let's explore more about dipoles and dipole moments in this video.
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Is the direction of the dipole moment flows from a negative charge to a postive , really that means the postive charge accepts from negative ?

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The lines or electric field would appear eccentric instead of symmetric from a distance.

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When theres a large distance between a dipole, we get large dipole moment. Does it mean then the dipole is stronger?

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