Torque acting on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field is maximum when the angle between $\vec{p}$ and $\vec{E}$ is . . . . . . . (in $^{\circ}$)

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $180$
  • D
    $90$

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