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

A

a torque but not a force

B

neither a force nor a torque

C

a force and a torque

D

a force but not a torque

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Magnetic needle is placed is non-unifrom magnetic field.It experiences force and torque both due to unequal forces acting on poles.
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