$A$ dipole with dipole moment $p$ is rotated by an angle $\theta$ in an electric field $E$ from the direction of the electric field. The work done on the dipole is ......

  • A
    $pE(1 - \cos \theta)$
  • B
    $pE$
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    $-pE \cos \theta$

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