If a dipole of dipole moment $\vec{p}$ is placed in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$,then the torque acting on it is given by:

  • A
    $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \cdot \vec{E}$
  • B
    $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} \times \vec{E}$
  • C
    $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} + \vec{E}$
  • D
    $\vec{\tau} = \vec{p} - \vec{E}$

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