A point charge q is situated at large distance r from a neutral atom of polarizability alpha. Find the force of attraction between them.
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The point charge q will induce a dipole moment in the neutral atom. The induced dipole moment (p) can be calculated using the polarizability (α) and the electric field (E) produced by the point charge q at the location of the atom: p = αE Show more…
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