Math Problem Statement

Now, βˆ‚ 𝐹 π‘₯ βˆ‚ 𝑦

βˆ’ π‘₯ 2 βˆ’ 𝑦 2 ( π‘₯ 2 + 𝑦 2 ) 2 .

Let's assume βˆ‚ 𝑓 βˆ‚ 𝑦

𝐺 ( π‘₯ , 𝑦 ) . Then, to satisfy the mixed partial derivative condition, we would need:

[ \frac{\partial}{\partial x} G(x, y) = -\frac{x^2 - y2}{(x2 + y2)2} ]

However, upon closer inspection, we notice that:

[ \frac{\partial}{\partial x} \left( -\frac{y}{{x^2 + y^2}} \right) = \frac{2xy}{(x^2 + y2)2} ]

Which means:

[ \frac{\partial}{\partial y} \left( -\frac{y}{{x^2 + y^2}} \right) = -\frac{x^2 - y2}{(x2 + y2)2} ]

[ \frac{\partial}{\partial x} \left( -\frac{y}{{x^2 + y^2}} \right) = \frac{2xy}{(x^2 + y2)2} ]

These two mixed partial derivatives are not equal.

Therefore, there does not exist a function 𝑓 such that βˆ‚ 𝑓 βˆ‚ π‘₯

𝐹 ( π‘₯ , 𝑦 )

βˆ’ 𝑦 π‘₯ 2 + 𝑦 2 , because the mixed partial derivative condition is not satisfied. write down this in math language

Solution

Certainly! Here's the explanation you provided, written in proper mathematical notation:

We start with the given partial derivative:

βˆ‚Fβˆ‚y=βˆ’x2+y2(x2+y2)2.\frac{\partial F}{\partial y} = -\frac{x^2 + y^2}{(x^2 + y^2)^2}.

Assume that:

βˆ‚fβˆ‚y=G(x,y).\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = G(x, y).

To satisfy the mixed partial derivative condition (i.e., Clairaut's theorem), we need the following condition:

βˆ‚βˆ‚xG(x,y)=βˆ‚2fβˆ‚xβˆ‚y=βˆ’x2βˆ’y2(x2+y2)2.\frac{\partial}{\partial x} G(x, y) = \frac{\partial^2 f}{\partial x \partial y} = -\frac{x^2 - y^2}{(x^2 + y^2)^2}.

However, on calculating the partial derivative of G(x,y)=βˆ’yx2+y2G(x, y) = -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} with respect to xx, we get:

βˆ‚βˆ‚x(βˆ’yx2+y2)=2xy(x2+y2)2.\frac{\partial}{\partial x} \left( -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \right) = \frac{2xy}{(x^2 + y^2)^2}.

On the other hand, the partial derivative of G(x,y)=βˆ’yx2+y2G(x, y) = -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} with respect to yy is:

βˆ‚βˆ‚y(βˆ’yx2+y2)=βˆ’x2βˆ’y2(x2+y2)2.\frac{\partial}{\partial y} \left( -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \right) = -\frac{x^2 - y^2}{(x^2 + y^2)^2}.

Since the mixed partial derivatives are not equal, this contradicts the condition required by Clairaut's theorem:

βˆ‚βˆ‚x(βˆ’yx2+y2)β‰ βˆ‚βˆ‚y(βˆ’yx2+y2),\frac{\partial}{\partial x} \left( -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \right) \neq \frac{\partial}{\partial y} \left( -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \right),

which implies that no function f(x,y)f(x, y) can exist such that:

βˆ‚fβˆ‚x=F(x,y)=βˆ’yx2+y2.\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = F(x, y) = -\frac{y}{x^2 + y^2}.

Thus, the mixed partial derivative condition is violated, and therefore, such a function f(x,y)f(x, y) does not exist.


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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What is Clairaut's theorem, and why is it important for mixed partial derivatives?
  2. Can you find a different function f(x,y)f(x, y) such that βˆ‚fβˆ‚x=F(x,y)\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = F(x, y)?
  3. How do you verify whether mixed partial derivatives satisfy Clairaut's theorem in general?
  4. What happens if we try the same approach for higher-order partial derivatives (i.e., third or fourth-order)?
  5. How can we check the symmetry of partial derivatives for a function in three variables?

Tip: To verify the consistency of mixed partial derivatives, always check whether the order of differentiation does not affect the result (i.e., βˆ‚2fβˆ‚xβˆ‚y=βˆ‚2fβˆ‚yβˆ‚x\frac{\partial^2 f}{\partial x \partial y} = \frac{\partial^2 f}{\partial y \partial x}).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Partial Derivatives
Mixed Partial Derivatives
Clairaut's Theorem
Multivariable Calculus

Formulas

βˆ‚F(x)/βˆ‚y = βˆ’(x^2 + y^2) / (x^2 + y^2)^2
βˆ‚f/βˆ‚y = G(x, y)
βˆ‚βˆ‚x G(x, y) = βˆ’(x^2 βˆ’ y^2) / (x^2 + y^2)^2
βˆ‚βˆ‚x (βˆ’y / (x^2 + y^2)) = 2xy / (x^2 + y^2)^2
βˆ‚βˆ‚y (βˆ’y / (x^2 + y^2)) = βˆ’(x^2 βˆ’ y^2) / (x^2 + y^2)^2

Theorems

Clairaut's Theorem (Mixed Partial Derivatives)

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate (Calculus III)