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A dipole of electric dipole moment p is placed in a uniform electric field of strength E. If `theta` is the angle between positive direction of p and E, then the potential energy of the electric dipole is largest when `theta` is

A

`pi/4`

B

`pi/2`

C

`pi`

D

Zero

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The correct Answer is:
C
`U = -pE costheta`
`U_("max") = pe , theta =pi`
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