Question

Why do the electric field lines never cross
each other
All India 2014​

Answer 1

• Electric field does not direct in two directions that is why electric field lines never cross over each other. When two lines intersect each other, tangents are drawn at that point indicating two directions of electric field lines, which is impossible therefore electric field lines cannot cross over each other.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Electrical lines of force can be defined as a way or a direction, it can be straight or curved so that at any point the tangent gives the path of the electrical field’s strength. They are a perfect way to imagine electric field.