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An electric dipole consists of two opposite charges each `0.05 mu C` separated by 30 mm. The dipole is placed in an uniform external electric field of `10^(6)NC^(-1)`. The maximum torque exerted by the field on the dipole is

A

`6xx10__3Nm`

B

`3xx10^-3Nm`

C

`15xx10^-3Nm`

D

`1.5xx10^-3Nm`

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