a dielectric in which this charge displacement has taken place is said to be polarized, and its molecules are said to possess induced dipole moments. See Fig6-1) These dipoles produce their own field which adds to that of the external charge The dipole field and the external applied field can be comparable in magnitudeA dielectric in which this charge displacement has taken place is said to be polarized, and its molecules are said to possess induced dipole moments.(See Fig6-1) These dipoles produce their own field, which adds to that of the external charge. The dipole field and the external applied field can be comparable in magnitude