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The charge of an electric dipole is `10muC` and length 20 mm. It is placed along an electric field of intensity `10^(3)N.C^(-1)`. What is the net force acting on the dipole ? If the dipole is placed at an angle of `60^(@)` with the electric field, what amount of torque will act on it?

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zero; `1.732xx10^(-4)N.m`
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