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Assertion : When a magnetic dipole is placed in a non uniform magnetic field, only a torque acts on the dipole. Reason : Force would act on dipole if magnetic field is uniform.

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In a non-uniform magnetic field, a torque and a net force both act on the dipole. If magnetic field is uniform, net force on dipole would be zero.

Stream:AIIMSSubject:PhysicsTopic:MagnetismSubtopic:Magnetic Dipole & Moment
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