An electric dipole with dipole moment $\vec p$ is placed in a uniform electric field $\vec E$. The work done in rotating the dipole by $90^\circ$ from its initial equilibrium position is:

  • A
    $2pE$
  • B
    $pE$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2} pE$
  • D
    $pE/2$

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