An electric dipole of dipole moment $6 \times 10^{-6} \ Cm$ is placed in a uniform electric field of magnitude $10^6 \ V/m$. Initially,the dipole moment is parallel to the electric field. The work that needs to be done on the dipole to make its dipole moment opposite to the field will be . . . . . . $J$.

  • A
    $11$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $19$

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