MCQ
An electric dipole is kept in non-uniform elecric field. it experiences?
  • 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.

Answer

Correct option: A.
A force and a torque.

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