Interpreting directional derivatives A function f and a point P are given. Let θ correspond to the direction of the directional derivative. a. Find the gradient and evaluate it at P. b. Find the angles θ ( with respect to the positive x-axis ) associated with the directions of maximum increase, maximum decrease, and zero change. c. Write the directional derivative at P as a function of θ; call this function g. d. Find the value of θ that maximizes g ( θ ) and find the maximum value. e. Verify that the value of θ that maximizes g corresponds to the direction of the gradient. Verify that the maximum value of g equals the magnitude of the gradient . 38 . f ( x , y ) = ln ( 1 + 2 x 2 + 3 y 2 ) ; P ( 3 4 − 3 )
Interpreting directional derivatives A function f and a point P are given. Let θ correspond to the direction of the directional derivative. a. Find the gradient and evaluate it at P. b. Find the angles θ ( with respect to the positive x-axis ) associated with the directions of maximum increase, maximum decrease, and zero change. c. Write the directional derivative at P as a function of θ; call this function g. d. Find the value of θ that maximizes g ( θ ) and find the maximum value. e. Verify that the value of θ that maximizes g corresponds to the direction of the gradient. Verify that the maximum value of g equals the magnitude of the gradient . 38 . f ( x , y ) = ln ( 1 + 2 x 2 + 3 y 2 ) ; P ( 3 4 − 3 )
Solution Summary: The author explains how the gradient of f(x,y)=mathrmln left is computed as follows.
Interpreting directional derivatives A function f and a point P are given. Let θ correspond to the direction of the directional derivative.
a. Find the gradient and evaluate it at P.
b. Find the angles θ (with respect to the positive x-axis) associated with the directions of maximum increase, maximum decrease, and zero change.
c. Write the directional derivative at P as a function of θ; call this function g.
d. Find the value of θ that maximizes g(θ) and find the maximum value.
e. Verify that the value of θ that maximizes g corresponds to the direction of the gradient. Verify that the maximum value of g equals the magnitude of the gradient.
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(Write an equation for the cross section at z = 9 using x and y.)
(Write an equation for the cross section at y = 0 using x and z.)
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(Write an equation for the cross section at x = 0 using y and z.)
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graphing calculator or computer.
14. An open-top box is to be made so that its width
is 4 ft and its volume is 40 ft°. The base of the
box costs $4/ft and the sides cost $2/ft.
a. Express the cost of the box as a function of its
length I and height h.
b. Find a relationship between I and h.
c. Express the cost as a function of h only.
d. Give the domain of the cost function.
e. Use a graphing calculator or computer to ap-
proximate the dimensions of the box having
least cost.
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