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Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric dipole P is placed as shown. Which of the following statements is correct?

A

the dipole will not experience any force.

B

the dipole will experience a force towards right.

C

The dipole will experience a force towards left.

D

The dipole will experience a force upwards.

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Knowledge Check

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

    A
    torque only
    B
    net force only
    C
    both torque nor net force
    D
    neither torque nor net force

  • In a non-uniform electric field, electric dipole experirnces

    A
    torque only
    B
    torque as well as force
    C
    force only
    D
    none of these

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