8V
80V
120V
80V
The electric field is given by E = 30x²î. The potential difference between two points A and B is given by the line integral of the electric field:
ΔV = -∫E⋅dl
Since the electric field is only in the x-direction, and the path is along the x-axis, the dot product simplifies to:
ΔV = -∫Ex dx
In this case, Ex = 30x², so:
ΔV = -∫(30x²)dx from x=0 to x=2
Integrating, we get:
ΔV = -[10x³] from x=0 to x=2
ΔV = -[10(2)³ - 10(0)³] = -80 V
Since VA - VO = -80V, the potential difference is -80V. However, the question asks for the magnitude of the potential difference. Therefore, the potential difference is 80V.
Therefore, the correct answer is 80V.