An electric dipole moment $\vec{p} = (2.0\hat{i} + 3.0\hat{j}) \times 10^{-6} \text{ C m}$ is placed in a uniform electric field $\vec{E} = (3.0\hat{i} + 2.0\hat{k}) \times 10^{5} \text{ N C}^{-1}$. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    The torque that $\vec{E}$ exerts on $\vec{p}$ is $(0.6\hat{i} - 0.4\hat{j} - 0.9\hat{k}) \text{ Nm}$.
  • B
    The potential energy of the dipole is $-0.6 \text{ J}$.
  • C
    If the dipole is rotated in the electric field,the maximum potential energy of the dipole is $1.3 \text{ J}$.
  • D
    All of the above.

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