An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a ___

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

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

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Answer: D

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