Question

An electric dipole is kept in a non-uniform electric field. It experiences

• A. a force and a torque
• B. a force but not a torque
• C. a torque but no force
• D. neither a force nor a torque

Answer 1

The correct option is A a force and a torque

In a non uniform electric field, net force$\ne 0$, and net torque $\ne 0$.