An electric dipole of length $20 \ cm$ having $\pm 3 \times 10^{-3} \ C$ charge is placed at $60^{\circ}$ with respect to a uniform electric field and experiences a torque of magnitude $6 \ N-m$. The potential energy of the dipole is:

  • A
    $-2 \sqrt{3} \ J$
  • B
    $5 \sqrt{3} \ J$
  • C
    $-3 \sqrt{2} \ J$
  • D
    $3 \sqrt{5} \ J$

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