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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 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 well as a translational force.

D

a torque only.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Since dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field, It will experience a torque as well as a net tranlational force.
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