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An electric dipole is kept in non-uniform electric field. It experiences 

a
A force and a torque
b
A force but not a torque
c
A torque but not a force
d
Neither a force nor a torque

detailed solution

Correct option is A

As the dipole will feel two forces which are although opposite but not equal. ∴ A net force will be there and as these forces act at different points of a body. A torque is also there.

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