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An electric dipole is placed in a non- uniform electric field increasing along +ve direction of y-axis. In which direction does the dipole (i) move (ii) rotate?

A

(i)Along +ve direction of x - axis .
(ii) clockwise

B

(i)Along - ve direction of x - axis
(ii) clockwise

C

(i) Along + ve direction of x - axis
(ii) anticlockwise

D

(i) Along - ve direction of
(ii) anticlockwise

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