MCQ
An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric field can experience
  • A
    always a force and a torque.
  • B
    neither a force nor a torque.
  • C
    a force but not a torque.
  • D
    a torque but not a force.

Answer

(a) always a force and a torque.
Explanation: always a force and a torque.

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