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An electric dipole has the magnitude of its charge as q and its dipole moment is p. It is placed in a uniform electric field E. If its dipole moment is along the direction of the field, the force on it and its potential energy are respectively :-

A

2q.E and minimum

B

q.E and p.E

C

Zero and minimum

D

q.E and maximum

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