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A magnetic needle is kept in a non unifo...

A magnetic needle is kept in a non uniform magnetic field . It experiences

A

neither a force nor a torque

B

a torque but not a force

C

a force but not a torque

D

a force a torque

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The correct Answer is:
D
A magnetic needle kept in non uniform magnetic field experience a force and torque due to unequal forces acting on poles.
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