An electric dipole consisting of two opposite charges of $2 \times 10^{-6} \, C$ each,separated by a distance of $3 \, cm$,is placed in an electric field of $2 \times 10^5 \, N/C$. The maximum torque on the dipole will be:

  • A
    $12 \times 10^{-1} \, N \cdot m$
  • B
    $12 \times 10^{-3} \, N \cdot m$
  • C
    $24 \times 10^{-1} \, N \cdot m$
  • D
    $24 \times 10^{-3} \, N \cdot m$

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