if a dipole of dipole moment p is placed in a non uniform electric field?

Question

, the dipole will hace a rotaional or translatory or both type of motion?

How will the answer change if same dipole kept in unifrom field.

Answer 1

The dipole will rotate to line up in the direction of the field lines. In a uniform field, there will be no translation as each charge receives equal and opposite forces. In a non-uniform field there will be translational motion as well in the direction of higher field strength.