An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a point charge.

  • A
    The net electric force on the dipole is always zero.
  • B
    The net electric force on the dipole may be zero.
  • C
    The torque on the dipole due to the electric field must always be zero.
  • D
    The torque on the dipole due to the electric field may be zero.

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