Three identical small electric dipoles are arranged parallel to each other at equal separation $a$ as shown in the figure. Their total interaction energy is $U$. Now,one of the end dipoles is gradually reversed. How much work is done by the electric forces?

  • A
    $\frac{17U}{8}$
  • B
    $\frac{16U}{17}$
  • C
    $\frac{16U}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{18U}{17}$

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