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

Options

A. a translational force only in the direction of the field
B. a translational force only in a direction normal to the direction of the field
C. a torque as wall as a translational force
D. a torque only

Answer

C

Explanation

An electric dipole when made to interact with a non-uniform electric field in a direction other than the direction of the electric field, experiences force as well as torque.