# How to Calculate and Solve for Electric Dipole Moment | Electrical Properties

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To compute for electric dipole moment, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Magnitude of Each Dipole (q) and Distance of Separation (d).

The formula for calculating electric dipole moment:

p = qd

Where:

p = Electric Dipole Moment
q = Magnitude of Each Dipole
d = Distance of Separation

Let’s solve an example;
Find the electric dipole moment when the magnitude of each dipole is 21 and the distance of seperation is 7.

This implies that;

q = Magnitude of Each Dipole = 21
d = Distance of Separation = 7

p = qd
p = (21)(7)
p = 147

Therefore, the electric dipole moment is 147 C-m.

Calculating the Magnitude of Each Dipole when the Electric Dipole Moment and the Distance of Separation is Given.

q = p / d

Where:

q = Magnitude of Each Dipole
p = Electric Dipole Moment
d = Distance of Separation

Let’s solve an example;
Given that, the electric dipole moment is 12 and the distance of seperation is 4. Find the magnitude of each dipole?

This implies that;

p = Electric Dipole Moment = 12
d = Distance of Separation = 4

q = p / d
q = 12 / 4
q = 3

Therefore, the magnitude of each dipole is 3.

Calculating the Distance of Separation when the Electric Dipole Moment and the Magnitude of Each Dipole is Given.

d = p / q

Where:

d = Distance of Separation
p = Electric Dipole Moment
q = Magnitude of Each Dipole

Let’s solve an example;
Find the distance of separation when the electric dipole moment is 18 and the magnitude of each dipole is 2.

This implies that;

p = Electric Dipole Moment = 18
q = Magnitude of Each Dipole = 2

d = p / q
d = 18 / 2
d = 9

Therefore, the distance of separation is 9.

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the electric dipole moment.

To get the answer and workings of the electric dipole moment using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Electrical Properities under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Electric Dipole Moment under Electrical Properities

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the electric dipole moment according to the respective parameter which is the Magnitude of Each Dipole (q) and Distance of Separation (d).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Magnitude of Each Dipole (q) is 21 and Distance of Separation (d) is 7.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the electric dipole moment and presents the formula, workings and steps too.