An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field such that the angle between $\vec{p}$ and $\vec{E}$ is not $0^{\circ}$ or $180^{\circ}$. It experiences . . . . . . .

  • A
    no torque and no net force.
  • B
    both a torque and net force.
  • C
    only a force but no torque.
  • D
    only a torque but no net force.

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