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The dipole moment of an electric dipole is given by `vecp=10^(-7)(5hati+hatj-2hatk)cm`. The dipole is kept in an electric field of intensity, `vecE=10^(7)(hati+hatj+hatk)V.m^(-1)`. Obtain the magnitude of torque acting on the dipole.

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8.6 N.m
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