In a nonuniform electric field, electric dipole experiences

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  1. Torque only
  2. Torque as well as net force
  3. Force only 
  4. None of these

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Option 2 : Torque as well as net force
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In a nonuniform electric field, an electric dipole experiences both a torque and a net force. The torque acts to align the dipole with the electric field, while the net force arises because the electric field strength varies from one point to another, creating a differential force on the positive and negative charges of the dipole.

Therefore, in a nonuniform electric field, an electric dipole experiences both torque as well as a net force.

∴ The correct answer is option 2.

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