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An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric field experiences
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Both (a) and (b)
When an electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field, then it experiences both force and torque. Since, forces on the charges are not linear in non-uniform electric field, so the dipole will also experience a non-zero torque along with a net force.
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