Pick a specific point P 0 = ( a, b, f(a, b) ) on the surface z = f(x, y) , other
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Question
Pick a specific point P0 = (a, b, f(a, b)) on the surface z = f(x, y), other than (0, 0, 0) or (3, 21, -3402).
Note: You may use whimsical values for a and b, such as the month and day of your birthday. For example, March 21st becomes a=3 and b=21, so the 3rd coordinate is f(3, 21) = -3402.
1. Calculate the directional derivative of the vector in the direction of greatest increase of the surface at P0. Use algebra and/or calculus techniques and justify all work.
2. Find a direction vector in which the directional derivative of f(x, y) at P0 is equal to zero. Use algebra and/or calculus techniques and justify all work.
Explanation / Answer
f(x, y) = x3y – x2y2
x=3, y =21
=>z=f(3,21)=33*21 – 32*212 =-3402
let a =1 , b=1
z=f(1, 1) = 131 – 1212
=>z =0
point on surface is (1,1,0)
1)
f(x, y) = x3y – x2y2
gradient,f= 3x2y – 2xy2 ,x3 – 2x2y
at point (x,y)=(1,1)
f= 3*12*1 – 2*1*12 ,13 – 2*12*1
f= 1, -1
directional derivative of the vector in the direction of greatest increase of the surface at (1,1,0) =|f|
directional derivative =[12+(-1)2]
directional derivative =2
2)
let the direction vector in which the directional derivative of f(x, y) at P0 is equal to zero is c,d
f. c,d =0
=> 1,-1. c,d=0
=>(1*c)+(-1*d)=0
=>c-d =0
=>c = d
we can choose any value of c. let c =2
then
a direction vector in which the directional derivative of f(x, y) at P0 is equal to zero is 2,2
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