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An electric dipole consisting of two opposite charges `2 xx 10^(-6)C` each separated by a distance of 3cm is placed in an electric field of `2 xx 10^(5)N//C`. The maximum torque on the dipole will be

A

`12 xx 10^(-1)Nm`

B

`12 xx 10^(-3) Nm`

C

`24 xx 10^(-1) Nm`

D

`24 xx 10^(-3) Nm`

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