Suppose that g is a function of two independent variables that has continuous partial derivatives, and consider the points P(15, 5), Q(12,5), R(15,20) and S(11,19). The directional derivative of g at P in the direction of the vector PQ is 11, whilst the directional derivative of g at P in the direction of PR is 18. Find the directional derivative of g at P in the direction of the vector PS. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places. D → 9(P) = PS

Calculus For The Life Sciences
2nd Edition
ISBN:9780321964038
Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Chapter14: Discrete Dynamical Systems
Section14.3: Determining Stability
Problem 13E: Repeat the instruction of Exercise 11 for the function. f(x)=x3+x For part d, use i. a1=0.1 ii...
icon
Related questions
Question
100%
Suppose that g is a function of two independent variables that has continuous partial derivatives, and consider the points P(15, 5), Q(12,5), R(15,20)
and S(11,19). The directional derivative of g at P in the direction of the vector PQ is 11, whilst the directional derivative of g at P in the direction of PR is
18.
Find the directional derivative of g at P in the direction of the vector PS. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
D → 9(P) =
PS
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that g is a function of two independent variables that has continuous partial derivatives, and consider the points P(15, 5), Q(12,5), R(15,20) and S(11,19). The directional derivative of g at P in the direction of the vector PQ is 11, whilst the directional derivative of g at P in the direction of PR is 18. Find the directional derivative of g at P in the direction of the vector PS. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places. D → 9(P) = PS
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Partial Derivatives
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, advanced-math and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Calculus For The Life Sciences
Calculus For The Life Sciences
Calculus
ISBN:
9780321964038
Author:
GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:
Pearson Addison Wesley,
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra
ISBN:
9781133382119
Author:
Swokowski
Publisher:
Cengage
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry
ISBN:
9781337278461
Author:
Ron Larson
Publisher:
Cengage Learning