Electric DipoleMediumQuestion 31465
Question
An electric dipole in a non-uniform field experiences:
- AOnly torque
- BOnly net force
- CBoth net force and torqueCorrect
- DNeither force nor torque
Correct answer
Both net force and torque
Explanation
In uniform field: torque exists but net force = 0. In non-uniform field: both net force (since field varies across dipole extent) and torque exist.