An electric dipole is placed on the $x$-axis with its center at the origin. The line $OP$ makes an angle $\theta$ with the $x$-axis. If the electric field at point $P$ is in the direction of the $y$-axis,what is the value of $\theta$?

  • A
    $\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}$
  • B
    $\tan \theta = \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $\theta = 45^{\circ}$
  • D
    $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

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