The electric field due to an electric dipole at a distance $r$ from its centre in the axial position is $E$. If the dipole is rotated through an angle of $90^{\circ}$ about its perpendicular axis,the electric field at the same point will be

  • A
    $E$
  • B
    $E / 4$
  • C
    $E / 2$
  • D
    $2E$

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