In a region the potential is represented by V x , y , z = 6 x - 8 x y - 8 y + 6 y z , where V is in volts…

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:
  1. 65 N
  2. 30 N
  3. 24 N
  4. 435 N

Solution

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

Electric field is given by,
Ex=-Vx=-6+8y
Ey=-Vy=8x+8-6z
Ez=-Vz=-6y
E=-6+8y i^+8x+8-6zj^-6y k^

Putting the value of the position we get,
E1, 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

Asked in: NEET 2014

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