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If electric dipole is placed in non-uniform electric field, then......

A

The resultant force acting on the dipole is always zero

B

Torque acting on it may be zero

C

The resultant force acting on the dipole may be zero

D

Torque acting on it is always zero. Ans

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The correct Answer is:
B

`F_("net") ne 0`
`tau_("net") ne 0`
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