An electric dipole of dipole moment $P$ is placed parallel to a uniform electric field of intensity $E$. On rotating it through an angle of $90^\circ$ from this position,the amount of work done is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $2PE$
  • B
    $PE/2$
  • C
    $PE$
  • D
    Zero

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