A magnetic needle is kept in a non-uniform magnetic field. It experiences

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asked Mar 30, 2018 in Physics by shabnam praween (19,050 points) 5 6 8

A magnetic needle is kept in a non-uniform magnetic field. It experiences

(1) a torque but not a force

(2) neither a force nor a torque

(3) a force and a torque.

(4) a force but not a torque.

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answered Mar 30, 2018 by santoshjha (25,550 points) 4 5 6
selected Apr 1, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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The correct answer is (3)
In non-uniform magnetic field, dipole experiences both force and torque.

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