Differentiating electromagnetic field

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The discussion centers on differentiating the electromagnetic field, specifically addressing a correction from question 3 to question 2. The total derivative of a function F is expressed using partial derivatives with respect to its variables. A participant clarifies the formula for the total differential and provides additional information on differentiating a vector-valued function E. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate problem referencing and the application of mathematical principles in electromagnetic field differentiation. This exchange emphasizes the need for clarity in problem-solving within physics discussions.
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For question 3, i don't know ho to differentiate the electromagnetic field. Can someone help me?
 

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It's question 2
 
If F(x,y,z,t) the "total derivative of F is:
\frac{\partial F}{\partial x}dx+\frac{\partial F}{\partial y}dy+\frac{\partial F}{\partial z}dz+\frac{\partial F}{\partial t}dt
 
help with #2 not #3

I put the wrong question number down. It's #2 that I need help with. Can someone help?
 
Odd. Your second post telling us that it is "problem 2 not problem 3" appears after my post but with an earlier "time stamp".

In any case, I have already given the general formula for "total differential". You might also want to know that, for a vector valued function E, \frac{\partial(E.E)}{\partial x}= 2E.\frac{\partial E}{\partial x}. That should be all you need.
 
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