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The condition for minimum potential energy of an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is ......
- A$[\vec p]$ and $[\vec E]$ are in the same direction.
- B$[\vec p]$ and $[\vec E]$ are in opposite directions.
- C$[\vec p]$ and $[\vec E]$ are perpendicular to each other.
- DThe potential energy of an electric dipole is always constant under all conditions.
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