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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following statements is correct for an electric dipole placed along the direction of a non-uniform electric field?

  1. A \( F_{net} = 0; \tau_{net} = 0 \)
  2. B \( F_{net} \neq 0; \tau_{net} = 0 \)
  3. C \( F_{net} \neq 0; \tau_{net} \neq 0 \)
  4. D \( F_{net} = 0; \tau_{net} \neq 0 \)
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(B) \( F_{net} \neq 0; \tau_{net} = 0 \)

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In a non-uniform field, the forces on the two charges of the dipole don't cancel out, resulting in a nonzero net force \(\left(F_{\text {net }} \neq 0\right)\). However, because the dipole is placed along the direction of the field (parallel or anti-parallel), the lines of force…