Over certain region of space the electric potential is V = 15x – 3xty + 12yz. Find the expression for the x, y & z components of the electric field over this region. What is the magnitude of the field at the point 'P' that has co-ordinates (1,0,-2)m?

Over certain region of space the electric potential is V = 15x – 3xty + 12yz. Find the expression for the x, y & z components of the electric field over this region. What is the magnitude of the field at the point 'P' that has co-ordinates (1,0,-2)m?

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