Question

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

• A. both, a torque and a net force
• B. only a force but no torque
• C. only a torque but no net force
• D. no torque and no net force

Answer 1

The correct option is A both, a torque and a net force

An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform, electric field experiences a torque and a net force. In a uniform field it experiences only torque.