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Two connected charges of +q and -q respectively are at a fixed distance AB apart in a non uniform electric field whose lines of force are shown in the figure
The resultant effect on the two charges is

A

a torque in the plane of the paper and a resultant force

B

a resultant force in the plane of the paper and no torque

C

a torque normal to the plane of the paper and no resultant force

D

a torque normal to the plane of the paper and a resulant force in the plane of the paper

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D
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