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An electric dipole is kept in non-uniform electric field. It generally experiences
- A a torque but not a force
- B a force and torque
- C neither a force nor a torque
- D a force but not a torque
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(B) a force and torque
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(B)
An electric dipole generally experience a force and a torque
An electric dipole generally experience a force and a torque
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