Math Problem Statement

Solve questions related to partial derivatives, Taylor expansion, critical points, gradients, and integration.

Solution

Let's analyze and solve some of the questions from the image you uploaded. The questions involve partial derivatives, limits, critical points, gradients, and integration. I’ll help you solve the questions step by step.

Part (h):

The expression of x+y=3x + y = 3 in powers of (x1)(x-1) and (y1)(y-1) is asking for a series expansion. This typically suggests using a Taylor series expansion around the point x=1x = 1 and y=1y = 1.

Part (i):

The function z=xyf(xy)z = xy f\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) asks for xzx+yzyx \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} + y \frac{\partial z}{\partial y}. To solve this:

  • First, calculate zx\frac{\partial z}{\partial x} and zy\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}.
  • Then substitute those into the given expression.

Part (j):

The function f(x,y)=x22y2+1f(x, y) = x^2 - 2y^2 + 1 asks for the extreme values of ff. This involves finding the critical points:

  1. Compute fx\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} and fy\frac{\partial f}{\partial y}.
  2. Set these equal to zero and solve for xx and yy.
  3. Determine whether these points correspond to maxima, minima, or saddle points using the second derivative test.

Part (k):

Given z=x3xy+y3z = x^3 - xy + y^3 and x=rcosθx = r \cos \theta, y=rsinθy = r \sin \theta, you're asked to find zr\frac{\partial z}{\partial r}. This involves applying the chain rule for polar coordinates.

Part (l):

The function f(x,y)=2xyx2+y2f(x, y) = \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} asks for the limit as (x,y)(0,0)(x, y) \to (0, 0). Here, you can attempt to solve this using polar coordinates by substituting x=rcosθx = r \cos \theta and y=rsinθy = r \sin \theta, then taking the limit as r0r \to 0.

Section 2:

The second section contains additional questions, some of which require computing partial derivatives and gradients, and solving integrals using iterated integration.

  • (a): Differentiate z=x2sin(3x+y3)z = x^2 \sin(3x + y^3) with respect to xx, then evaluate at (π3,0)\left( \frac{\pi}{3}, 0 \right).
  • (b): Find f(x,y)\nabla f(x, y) where f(x,y)=x2y+y3f(x, y) = x^2 y + y^3, i.e., calculate both partial derivatives fx\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} and fy\frac{\partial f}{\partial y}.
  • (c): Find the gradient of fnf^n (this likely refers to a function raised to the power nn).
  • (d): Find the critical points of f(x,y)=8x324xy+y3f(x, y) = 8x^3 - 24xy + y^3.
  • (e): Evaluate the double integral Rx2y5dA\int \int_R x^2 y^5 \, dA, where RR is a rectangular region, using iterated integration.
  • (f): Express work as a line integral. This could involve applying vector calculus concepts such as the gradient or a potential function.

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5 Follow-up Questions:

  1. Would you like help expanding the function in (h) using a Taylor series?
  2. Should I guide you through solving the partial derivatives in question (i)?
  3. Do you need assistance finding critical points for the function in (j)?
  4. Should I explain how to handle limits using polar coordinates for (l)?
  5. Would you like help setting up and solving the double integral in part (e)?

Tip:

When working with multivariable functions, always remember that partial derivatives treat all other variables as constants when differentiating with respect to one specific variable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Partial Derivatives
Taylor Series Expansion
Critical Points
Limits
Gradient
Double Integrals

Formulas

Taylor Series Expansion
Partial Derivative: ∂z/∂x, ∂z/∂y
Critical Points Formula
Polar Coordinates Substitution
Double Integral: ∫∫R f(x, y) dA

Theorems

Chain Rule
Second Derivative Test
Iterated Integration
Limit Theorem using Polar Coordinates

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate