Can the following scalar and vector potentials describe an electromagnetic field? \[\phi \left( {\overrightarrow x ,\,t} \right) = 3xyz - 4t\]
\[\overrightarrow A \left( {\overrightarrow x ,\,t} \right) = \left( {2x - \omega t} \right)\hat i + \left( {y - 2z} \right)\hat j + \left( {z - 2{e^{i\omega t}}} \right)\hat k\]
where, ω is a constant.
A. Yes, in the Coulomb gauge
B. Yes, in the Lorentz gauge
C. Yes, provided ω = 0
D. No
Answer: Option D


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