An electric dipole is placed at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ in a non-uniform electric field. The electric dipole will experience:

  • A
    $A$ net force in the direction of the electric field
  • B
    $A$ net force in the direction of the electric field and a torque
  • C
    $A$ torque only
  • D
    $A$ net force and a torque

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