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An electric dipole is placed at an angle of `30^@` to a non-uniform electric field. The dipole will experience

A

(a) a translational force only in the direction of the field

B

(b) a translation force only in a direction normal to the direction of the field

C

(c) a torque as well as a translational force

D

(d) a torque only

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The correct Answer is:
C

The electric field will be different at the location of the two charges. Therefore the two forces will be unequal. This will result in a force as well as torque.
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