The potential $\phi(x, y)$ of an electrostatic field $\vec{E} = a(y \hat{i} + x \hat{j})$ is [where $a$ is a constant and $\hat{i}$ and $\hat{j}$ are unit vectors along $X$ and $Y$ axes].

  • A
    $-2axy + C$
  • B
    $-axy + C$
  • C
    $a^2xy + C$
  • D
    $a(xy)^2 + C$

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