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Electrostatics: Relation E and V MCQ

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Relation E and VHardQuestion 31451

Question

V = 3x² + 4y² (in SI units). Electric field at (1,0) m is:
  1. A
    −6x̂ N/C
  2. B
    6x̂ N/C
  3. C
    −(6x̂ + 8ŷ) N/C at point (1,0)
  4. D
    −6x̂ N/C at (1,0)
    Correct

Correct answer

−6x̂ N/C at (1,0)

Explanation

E_x = −∂V/∂x = −6x. E_y = −∂V/∂y = −8y. At (1,0): E = −6x̂ − 0ŷ = −6x̂ N/C.