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An electric dipole cosisting of two opposite charges of `2xx10^-1C` each separated by a distance of 3 cm is placed in an electeric field of `2xx10^5N/C`. The maximum torque on the dipole will be

A

`12xx10^-1Nm`

B

`12xx10^-3Nm`

C

`24xx10^-1Nm`

D

`24xx10^-3Nm`

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