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An electric dipole consists of charges `pm 2.0 xx 10^(-8) C` separated by a distance of `2.0 xx 10^(-3)` m. It is placed near a long line charge of linear charge density `4.0 xx 10^(-4) C m^(-1)` as shown in figure (30-W4), Such that the negative charge is at a distance of `2.0 cm from the line charge. Find the force acting on the dipole.

A

0.6 N towards the line charge

B

0.1 N away from the line charge

C

0.9 N towards the line charge

D

1.5 N away away from the line charge

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