Divergence of gradient of a vector function is equivalent to

A)
Null vector
B)
Curl operation
C)
Laplacian operation
D)
Double gradient operation

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   Laplacian operation


Explanation : Div (Grad V) = (Del)2V, which is the Laplacian operation. A function is said to be harmonic in nature, when its Laplacian tends to zero.