Q120 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Physics

In a region the potential is represented by Vx, y, z=6x-8xy-8y+6yz, where V is in volts and x, y, z, are in meters. The electric force experienced by a charge of 2 coulombs situated at point 1, 1, 1 is:

  • A
    65 N
  • B
    30 N
  • C
    24 N
  • Correct answer
    D
    435 N

Solution

Potential in the space varies as Vx, y, z=6x-8xy-8y+6yz.

Electric field is given by,
Ex=-∂V∂x=-6+8y
Ey=-∂V∂y=8x+8-6z
Ez=-∂V∂z=-6y
E→=-6+8y i^+8x+8-6zj^-6y k^

Putting the value of the position we get,
E→1, 1, 1=2i^+10j^-6k^

Magnitude is given by,
E→=235 NC-1

Force on the charge is given by,
F=qE=2×235=435 N

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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