Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471198260

Author: Mary L. Boas

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

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Chapter 6.6, Problem 8P

(a) Find the directional derivative of ϕ = x 2 + sin y − x z in the direction i + 2 j − 2 k at the point ( 1 , π / 2 , − 3 ) .

(b) Find the equation of the tangent plane and the equations of the normal line to ϕ = 5 at the point ( 1 , π / 2 , − 3 ) .

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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

Ch. 6.3 - If A=2ijk,B=2i3j+k,C=j+k, find (AB)C,A(BC),(AB)C,...Ch. 6.3 - For Problems 2 to 6, given A=i+j2k,B=2ij+3k,C=j5k:...Ch. 6.3 - For Problems 2 to 6, given A=i+j2k,B=2ij+3k,C=j5k:...Ch. 6.3 - For Problems 2 to 6, given A=i+j2k,B=2ij+3k,C=j5k:...Ch. 6.3 - For Problems 2 to 6, given A=i+j2k,B=2ij+3k,C=j5k:...Ch. 6.3 - For Problems 2 to 6, given A=i+j2k,B=2ij+3k,C=j5k:...Ch. 6.3 - A force F=2i3j+k acts at the point (1,5,2). Find...Ch. 6.3 - Prob. 8P Ch. 6.3 - Prob. 9P Ch. 6.3 - In Figure 3.5, let r be another vector from O to...

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