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what is the net force in a dipole in a uniform electric field?

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Since, the total charge of electric dipole is zero. Hence, by the relation F = qE, where E is the electric field, net force on a dipole in uniform electric field is zero. But keep in mind that the field of the electric dipole is not zero.

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