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An electric dipole of moment `overset to P` placed in a uniform electric field `overset to E` has minimum potential energy when the angle between `overset to P` and `overset to E` is :

A

Zero

B

`pi/2`

C

`pi`

D

`(3 pi)/2`

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The correct Answer is:

A

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