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Assertion: A small electric dipole is moved translatonally from higher potential to lower potential in uniform electric field. Work done by electric is positive.
Reason: When a positive charge is moved from higher potential to lower potential, work done by electric field positive.

A

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.

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D
Force on a dipole in uniform electric field is zero.
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