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A dipole of electric dipole moment `vecP` is placed in a uniform electric field of strength `vecE`. If `theta` is angle between `vecp and vecE` then potential energy of the dipole becomes largest, when `theta` is

A

zero

B

`pi//4`

C

`pi//2`

D

`pi`

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