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Magnetic Dipole

Definition: A magnetic dipole refers to a hypothetical elementary particle or a system of two magnetic poles, which exhibits magnetic behavior.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A magnet or a magnetic object that has two poles: north and south. It arises from the separation of electric charge (for example, in a wire or a permanent magnet) or from a current loop.

Sample Sentence: When a magnetic dipole is brought near a ferromagnetic material, it exerts a force and aligns with the magnetic field produced by the material.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or exhibiting the characteristics of a magnetic dipole.

Sample Sentence: The magnetic dipole moment of an atom determines its interaction with external magnetic fields.

Additional Notes:

The concept of magnetic dipole plays a crucial role in various fields of science, including physics, electromagnetic theory, and molecular magnetism.