An electric dipole is placed at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with an electric field of intensity $2 \times 10^5\,N C^{-1}$. It experiences a torque equal to $4\,N m$. Calculate the magnitude of charge on the dipole,if the dipole length is $2\,cm$. (in $,mC$)

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $4$

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