Given an electric field, how to find its field lines?

AlonsoMcLaren

Given the mathematical expression of an electric field, how to find its field lines?

clem

As a simple case, take [tex]E_x=f(x,y),\quad E_y=g(x,y)[/tex].
Then solve the differential equation [tex]dy/dx=g/f[/tex] for y(x).

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clem Recognitions: Science Advisor	As a simple case, take [tex]E_x=f(x,y),\quad E_y=g(x,y)[/tex]. Then solve the differential equation [tex]dy/dx=g/f[/tex] for y(x).