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An electron field of moment p is placed in a uniform electric field E. Then,
(i) the torque on the dipole is `pxx E`
(ii) the potential energy of the system is `p.E`
(iii) the resultant force on the dipole is zero.

A

(i),(ii) and (iii) are correct

B

(i) and (iii) are correct and (ii) is wrong

C

Only (i) is correct

D

(i) and (ii) are correct and (iii) is wrong

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