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An electric dipole is kept in non-unifrom electric field. It experiences

A

A force and a torque

B

A force but not a torque

C

A torque but not a force

D

Neither a force nor a torque

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A
Since, there is a non – uniform electric field, hence both force and torque will be experienced.
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