Two charges each of magnitude $0.01\,C$ and separated by a distance of $0.4\,mm$ constitute an electric dipole. If the dipole is placed in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$ of $10\,dyne/C$ making a $30^{\circ}$ angle with $\vec{E}$,the magnitude of torque acting on the dipole is:

  • A
    $4.0 \times 10^{-10}\,Nm$
  • B
    $2.0 \times 10^{-10}\,Nm$
  • C
    $1.0 \times 10^{-8}\,Nm$
  • D
    $1.5 \times 10^{-9}\,Nm$

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