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An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30o to a nonuniform electric field. The dipole experiences

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a

a torque only.

b

a translational force only in the direction of the field.

c

a translational force only in a direction normal to the direction of the field.

d

a torque as well as a translational force.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Every electric dipole in an electric field experience a torque unless the dipole angle is aligned with electric field. Since the dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field, the net force acting on negative and positive charges are not equal; hence, the dipole experience a net force.

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