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An electric dipole kept in a uniform electric field experiences

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a

neither a force nor a torque

b

a force but not a torque

c

a force and a torque

d

a torque but not a force

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given data: An electric dipole kept in a uniform electric filed.

Concept used: electric dipole

Detailed solution: 

Both of the point charges that make up the dipole will experience equal-sized and opposite-direction forces in a homogeneous electric field. The torque for both charges will be in the same direction even though the net force will always be zero. Therefore, torque won’t be zero.

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