An electric dipole has the magnitude of its charges as q and its dipole moment is p. It is placed in a uniform electric field E. If its dipole moment is along the direction of the field, the force on it and its potential energy are respectively:

1. q.E and p.E
2. zero and minimum
3. q.E and maximum
4. 2q.E and minimum 

Subtopic:  Energy of Dipole in an External Field |
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