An electric dipole of dipole moment $\vec{P}$ is placed in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$. Which of the following statements are correct?
Statement $I$: The torque on the dipole is $\vec{\tau} = \vec{P} \times \vec{E}$
Statement $II$: The potential energy of the dipole is $U = -\vec{P} \cdot \vec{E}$
Statement $III$: The net force on the dipole is non-zero

  • A
    $I$, $II$ and $III$
  • B
    $I$ and $II$
  • C
    $II$ and $III$
  • D
    $I$ and $III$

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