An electric dipole placed in non-uniform electric field experiences:

Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Electric Charges and Fields

1. both a torque and a net force
2. only a force but no torque
3. only a torque but no net force
4. no torque and no net force

Answer

(A) both a torque and a net force

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