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An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric field may...

An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric field may experience

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  1. Ano net force, no torque.
  2. Ba net force, but no torque.
  3. Cno net force, but a torque.
  4. Da net force and a torque.

Correct answer

D. a net force and a torque.

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