An electric dipole consists of two opposite charges each of magnitude $1 \,\mu C$ separated by a distance of $2 \,cm$. The dipole is placed in an external field of $10^5 \,N/C$. The maximum torque on the dipole is ......... $Nm$.

  • A
    $2 \times 10^{-4}$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{-3}$
  • C
    $4 \times 10^{-3}$
  • D
    $10^{-3}$

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