The potential function of an electrostatic field is given by $V = 2x^2$. Determine the electric field strength at the point $(2\,m, 0, 3\,m)$

  • A

    $\vec E = 4\hat i\left( {N{C^{ - 1}}} \right)$

  • B

    $\vec E =  - 4\hat i\left( {N{C^{ - 1}}} \right)$

  • C

    $\vec E =  8\hat i\left( {N{C^{ - 1}}} \right)$

  • D

    $\vec E =  - 8\hat i\left( {N{C^{ - 1}}} \right)$

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