Drawing a Gradient Field: f(x,y)=xy^2

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Does anyone know how to draw a gradient field? For example, how do you draw one of f(x,y)=xy^2
 
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I believe HallsofIvy answered this question on Feb 11-07 under "How to graph vector fields". must use defination of grad f
 

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