An electric dipole with dipole moment $4 \times 10^{-9} \;C \,m$ is aligned at $30^{\circ}$ with the direction of a uniform electric field of magnitude $5 \times 10^{4} \;N\,C ^{-1}$. Calculate the magnitude of the torque acting on the dipole.

  • A
    $10^{-5} \;N \,m$
  • B
    $10^{-2} \;N \,m$
  • C
    $10^{-4} \;N \,m$
  • D
    $10^{-3} \;N \,m$

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