Q93 / 120 · VITEEE 2019 · Physics

An electric dipole is kept in a uniform electric field. It experiences

A
a force and a torque
B
a force, but no torque
Correct answer
C
a torque but no net force
D
neither a force nor a torque,

Solution

In a uniform electric field, net force $=0$, but torque $\neq 0$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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