An electric dipole of dipole moment $\vec{P}$ is placed parallel to a uniform electric field of intensity $\vec{E}$. On rotating it through $180^{\circ}$,the amount of work done is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $2 p E$
  • B
    zero
  • C
    $p E$
  • D
    $-2 p E$

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