Question

Find the dimensions of
(a) electric dipole moment p and
(b) magnetic dipole moment M.
The defining equations are p = q.d and M = IA;
where d is distance, A is area, q is charge and I is current.

Answer 1

(a) Electric dipole moment, P = q.(2d)
Here, [q] = [AT] and d = [L]
∴ Dimension of electric dipole moment = [LTA]

(b) Magnetic dipole moment, M = IA
Here, A = [L²]
∴ Dimension of magnetic dipole moment = [L²A]