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The torque on a dipole of moment p in field E is largest when p is
AParallel to E
BAntiparallel to E
CPerpendicular to E
DAt 30 degrees to E
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Perpendicular to E
Torque has magnitude pE sin θ, which is maximum at θ = 90 degrees.
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