The potential of the electric field produced by a point charge at any point $(x, y, z)$ is given by $V = 3x^2 + 5$,where $x, y$ are in metres and $V$ is in volts. The intensity of the electric field at $(-2, 1, 0)$ is

  • A
    $+12 \ Vm^{-1}$
  • B
    $-12 \ Vm^{-1}$
  • C
    $+17 \ Vm^{-1}$
  • D
    $-17 \ Vm^{-1}$

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