Gradients in three dimensions Consider the following functions f, points P, and unit
- a. Compute the gradient of f and evaluate it at P
- b. Find the unit vector in the direction of maximum increase of f at P.
- c. Find the rate of change of the function in the direction of maximum increase at P.
- d. Find the directional derivative at P in the direction of the given vector.
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