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An electric dipole is kept in non-uniform electric field. It generally experiences

A

A torque but not a force

B

A force and torque

C

Neither a force nor a torque

D

A force but not a torque

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B
As the field is non uniform, the dipole will experience a translational force as well a torque.
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