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An electric dipole consisting of two opposite charges of `2xx10^(-6)C` each separated by a distance of `3 cm` is placed in an electirc field of `2xx10^(5)N//C`. The maximum torque on the dipole is will be

A

`12xx10^(-1)Nm`

B

`12xx10^(-3)Nm`

C

`24xx10^(-1)Nm`

D

`24xx10^(-3)Nm`

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