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A magnetic needle suspended freely in a uniform magnetic field experiences torque but no net force. A nail made up of iron kept near a bar magnet experience a force of attraction and torque. Give reason.

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Due to the non uniform magnetic field of the bar magnet, the nail experiences a torque as well as translatory force of attraction.

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