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When a magnetic dipole is placed in a non uniform magnetic fieldRead more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/246975/assertion-when-magnetic-dipole-placed-non-uniform-magnetic-field-only-torque-acts-dipole

What happens when a magnetic dipole is placed in a non uniform magnetic field?

• A. There will not be any force or a torque acting on the dipole.
• B. Only force but no torque acts on the dipole
• C. Force is zero, only torque will act on the dipole
• D. Both force and torque act on the dipole

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both force and torque act on the dipole

In a non-uniform magnetic field, a net force as well as a net torque acts on the dipole.
In the case of uniform magnetic field, net force is zero but torque acts on the dipole.