Let's go through the questions one by one:

1. Problem 1: Continuity of $f(x, y) = \frac{x}{x^2 - y}$ at $y = x^2$

• The function $f(x, y)$ is given as $f(x, y) = \frac{x}{x^2 - y}$.

• We are asked whether $f(x, y)$ is continuous at all points where $y = x^2$.

  Analysis:

  • If $y = x^2$, the denominator $x^2 - y = x^2 - x^2 = 0$. This makes the function undefined for $y = x^2$, which implies that the function cannot be continuous at those points.
  • Thus, the function is not continuous at the points where $y = x^2$.

  Answer: (b) False

2. Problem 2: Critical Points and Second Partial Derivative Test for $f(x, y) = x^2 + 4y^2 - 4xy + 2$

• The function is given as $f(x, y) = x^2 + 4y^2 - 4xy + 2$.

• We are asked whether it has an infinite number of critical points and whether the determinant of the Hessian matrix, $f_{xx} f_{yy} - f_{xy}^2$, is non-zero at all critical points.

  Analysis:

  • To find critical points, we need to set the partial derivatives $f_x$ and $f_y$ equal to zero and solve. This typically yields a finite number of solutions.
  • The determinant of the Hessian matrix, $D = f_{xx} f_{yy} - f_{xy}^2$, is used in the second derivative test to determine the nature of critical points. If it is non-zero, the test is conclusive.

  Since there is no clear indication of having infinite critical points, and from the form of the function, it is most likely that there are only a finite number of critical points.

  Answer: (b) False

3. Problem 3: Level Curve of $f(x, y) = 4x^2 + y^2 + 1$

• The function is given as $f(x, y) = 4x^2 + y^2 + 1$.

• The level curve equation is obtained by setting $f(x, y) = C$, where $C$ is a constant.

  Solution:

  • The level curve is obtained by setting $f(x, y) = C$, so: $4x^2 + y^2 + 1 = C$ Simplifying, the level curve is: $4x^2 + y^2 = C - 1$ This is the equation of an ellipse for different values of $C$.

  Answer: $4x^2 + y^2 = C - 1$

4. Problem 4: Rate of Change of Volume of a Right Circular Cylinder

• Given:

  • Radius $r = 5 \, \text{cm}$
  • Height $h = 10 \, \text{cm}$
  • $\frac{dr}{dt} = 2 \, \text{cm/sec}$, $\frac{dh}{dt} = -1 \, \text{cm/sec}$
  • Find the rate of change of the volume $V$ of the cylinder.

  Solution:

  • The volume of a cylinder is $V = \pi r^2 h$.
  • Differentiate with respect to time $t$: $\frac{dV}{dt} = \pi (2r \frac{dr}{dt} h + r^2 \frac{dh}{dt})$
  • Substitute the given values: $\frac{dV}{dt} = \pi (2(5)(2)(10) + (5)^2(-1)) = \pi (200 - 25) = 175\pi \, \text{cm}^3/\text{sec}$

  Answer: $175\pi \, \text{cm}^3/\text{sec}$

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. How do you check for continuity of a multivariable function at a point?
2. What is the process to find critical points of a function of two variables?
3. How do level curves relate to the graph of a function?
4. What are the steps for applying the second derivative test using the Hessian determinant?
5. How do you find the rate of change of surface area for a cylinder when both radius and height change?

Tip: When solving related rates problems, always differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to time $t$, and make sure to use the chain rule properly!