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An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a point charge

A

The net electric force on the dipole must be zero.

B

The net electric force on the dipole may be zero.

C

The torque on the dipole due to the field must be zero.

D

The torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero.

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