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An electric dipole has the magnitude of its charge as `q` and its dipole moment is `p`. It is placed in a uniform electric field `E`. If its dipole moment is along the direction of the field, the force on it and its potential energy are respectively

A

2. qEand minimum

B

.qe and .pE

C

Zero and minimum

D

.qEand maximum

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