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A rigid electric dipole is force to move in the electric field represented in the figure. Which one of the following phrases most accurately describes the initial motion of the dipole if it released from rest in the position shown ?

A

It moves to the left

B

It moves to the right

C

It does not moves at all

D

It moves toward to the top of the page

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