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Physics Moving Charge and Magnetism Magnetic Force on a Current Carrying Wire MCQ (Single Correct)

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

A
a torque but not a force
B
neither a force nor a torque
C
a force and a torque
D
a force but not a torque

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C

Magnetic needle is placed in non-uniform magnetic field. It experiences force and torque both due to unequal forces acting on poles.

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