An electric dipole of length $4 \ cm$ is placed with its axis making an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with a uniform electric field of $10^6 \ N/C$. If it experiences a torque of $20 \sqrt{3} \ Nm$,then the potential energy of the dipole is $:-$ (in $J$)

  • A
    $-10$
  • B
    $-60$
  • C
    $-30$
  • D
    $-40$

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