For a scalar function f(x, y, z) = x2 + 3y2 + 2z2, the gradient at the point P(1, 2, -1) is
A. $$2\overrightarrow {\text{i}} + 6\overrightarrow {\text{j}} + 4\overrightarrow {\text{k}} $$
B. $$2\overrightarrow {\text{i}} + 12\overrightarrow {\text{j}} - 4\overrightarrow {\text{k}} $$
C. $$2\overrightarrow {\text{i}} + 12\overrightarrow {\text{j}} + 4\overrightarrow {\text{k}} $$
D. $$\sqrt {56} $$
Answer: Option B

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