Assertion: When a magnetic dipole is pla...

Assertion: When a magnetic dipole is placed in a non-uniform magnetic field, torque only acts on the dipole.
Reason: Force will also act on the dipole if magnetic field were uniform.
Which of the following is correct?

A

Both Assertion and reason are true and reason explains assertion correctly.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are false and reason does not explain assertion correctly.

C

Assertion is true but reason is false.

D

Assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:

D

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