A bar magnet is placed in a non-uniform magnetic field. The bar magnet, in general, will experience
(a) a linear force and no torque
(b) a torque and no linear force
(c) both a torque and a linear force
(d) neither a torque nor a linear force
Correct option: (c) both a torque and a linear force
Explanation:
Magnetic dipole in non uniform magnetic field experiences both force & torque.
