An electric dipole has a charge of magnitude $q$ and a dipole moment $p$. It is placed in a uniform electric field $E$. If its dipole moment is aligned with the direction of the electric field, the force acting on it and its potential energy will be, respectively:

  • A
    $qE$ and $-pE$
  • B
    Zero and minimum
  • C
    $qE$ and minimum
  • D
    $2qE$ and minimum

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