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An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric field experience

A

a)both torque and net force

B

b)only force but no torque

C

c)only a torque but no net force

D

d)no torque and no net force

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  • When an electric dipole is placed in a uniform electric field, it experiences

    A
    torque only
    B
    force only
    C
    both force and torque
    D
    neither a force, nor a torque

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