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Monopole Field

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A monopole field refers to an isolated north or south pole without its counterpart. In other words, it represents either positive or negative charge in electric fields but does not exist naturally in magnets.

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