What effect does a polar molecule experience when placed in a non-uniform electric field?

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22 Mar 2019
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In a non-uniform electric field, a polar molecule is subjected to both a net force and a torque due to the variation in field strength and direction. This causes the molecule to experience translational movement as well as rotational alignment.

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