If the electric potential in a region is given by $V = 4x^2$ volts,then the electric field at the point $(1, 0, 2) \ m$ is:

  • A
    $8 \ V/m$ in the direction of the $(-x)$ axis.
  • B
    $8 \ V/m$ in the direction of the $(+x)$ axis.
  • C
    $4 \ V/m$ in the direction of the $(-x)$ axis.
  • D
    $4 \ V/m$ in the direction of the $(+x)$ axis.

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