An electric dipole of moment $\overrightarrow{p}$ is placed normal to the lines of force of electric intensity $\overrightarrow{E}$. The work done in deflecting it through an angle of $180^\circ$ is:

  • A
    $pE$
  • B
    $+2pE$
  • C
    $-2pE$
  • D
    Zero

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