An electric dipole of dipole moment $\vec{p}$ is lying along a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$. The work done in rotating the dipole by $90^{\circ}$ is:

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

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