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An electric dipole of moment `vecp` is placed in a uniform electric field of intensity `vecE` at an angle `theta` with respect to the field. The direction of the torque is

A

along the diretion of `vecp`

B

along diretion of `vecE`

C

opposite to the direction of `vecp`

D

perpendicular to plane containing `vecp and vec E`

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B
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