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A tiny electric dipole of dipole moment `vecP = P_0hatj` is placed at point (l,0). There exists an electric field `vecE = 2ax^2hati + (2by^2 + 2cy)hatj`.

A

force on dipole is `2rho_(c )hat(j)`

B

force on dipole is `p(2c + 4bl)hat(j)`

C

Torque on dipole about its centroidal axis is `2rho_(0)ahat(k)`

D

Torque on dipole about its centroidal axis is zero

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