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An electric dipole is situated in a non-uniform electric field. It may experience:

Correct answer: A. A resultant force and a couple

  • A. A resultant force and a couple
  • B. Only force
  • C. Only couple
  • D. Any of the above

Explanation

An electric dipole always experiences a torque when placed in either uniform or non-uniform electric field. But in non-uniform electric field, dipole will also experience net force of attraction. So, the electric dipole in non-uniform electric field experiences both torque and force.

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