An ellipsoid S has the parametric equation S(0. Ø) = (cos0 sinø, 2sin0 sinø 4cosø) where 0 and øare the two angular parameters. Obtain the surface normal of the ellipsoid at the point (7'3, 70'4) on the surface.

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An ellipsoid S has the parametric equation
S (0, Ø) = (cos0 sinø, 2sino sinø, 4cos)
where O and øare the two angular parameters. Obtain the surface normal of the
ellipsoid at the point (7'3, 704) on the surface.
Transcribed Image Text:An ellipsoid S has the parametric equation S (0, Ø) = (cos0 sinø, 2sino sinø, 4cos) where O and øare the two angular parameters. Obtain the surface normal of the ellipsoid at the point (7'3, 704) on the surface.
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