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Derive an expression potential energy of an electric dipole in an electric field.

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  • A dipole of an electric dipole moment p is placed in a uniform electric field of strength E. if theta is the angle between positive direction of p and E, then the potential energy of the electric dipole is large when theta is

    A
    `pi/4`
    B
    `pi/2`
    C
    `pi`
    D
    zero
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