$A$ dipole having a dipole moment $p = 4 \, C-m$ is placed at the origin along the $x$-axis. $A$ point charge $q = 8 \, \mu C$ is fixed at $(4, 0, 0)$. Now,the dipole is rotated by an angle of $\frac{\pi}{2}$. Find the work done (in $mJ$) in rotating the dipole.

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $18$
  • D
    $32$

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