Questions tagged [multivariable-calculus]

Use this tag for questions about differential and integral calculus with more than one independent variable. Some related tags are (differential-geometry), (real-analysis), and (differential-equations).

Multivariable functions are functions like $f(x,y)=xy^2$, functions that have two or more inputs but still only one output.

There exist multivariable limits, where $x$ and $y$ approach a value instead of just $x$.

In multivariable calculus, when writing $\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x} \ f(x,y)$, one does not assume $y$ to be a constant, instead it is assumed that $y$ is a function of $x$.

To indicate that $y$ is a constant, one should use $\frac{\partial}{\partial x} f(x,y)$. These are called partial derivatives.

One also has integrals of multivariable functions. We say that we integrate over a surface in case of a two-variable function. We write this as $$\iint_S f(x,y)$$

If the surface is a rectangle $S: [a,b] \times [c,d]$, and the function is continuous on this rectangle, then Fubini's theorem says that $$\iint_S f(x,y) = \int^b_a\int^d_c f(x,y) \mathrm{d}y \mathrm{d}x$$

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Limits of trig multivariable Integration Problem

Solve $$\int_0^1\int_0^u(tan^2x+y)^{1\over2}dxdy$$ where $0
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Prove that there is only one $y=h(x)$ so that $y+x^2y^3+x+y^5x^4=1$

Prove that $\forall x\in \mathbb{R}$ there is only one $y=h(x)$ so that $$y+x^2y^3+x+y^5x^4=1$$ I am currenty studying multi-variable calculus on my own and I have no clue how to solve this problem. Which results of multi-variable calculus do I…
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Write the general region of a given subset

Let $M$ be the subset of $\mathbb{R}^2$ bounded by the parabolas $y = 2x^2$ and $y = x^2 + 1$. Express $M$ as a general region w.r.t $y$-axis and w.r.t $x$-axis. I tried using the definition for $M$ w.r.t $y$-axis: $$M = \{ (x,y) \in \mathbb{R}^2,…
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Optimising closest approach with third order motion

I have recently come across this problem trying to visualise a certain economic model and I'm finding the solution is just beyond my reach. As far as I can tell there is a simplification of the problem which is easier and would still be good to have…
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Finding general equation for cross sections.

Say you had a function f(x,y)= $5/2 + 1/200(9x^2-4y^2)$ And if you were to make a series of vertical planes over the domain $[-6,6]*[-6,6]$ in the form of $ax+by=c$. These vertical planes would give cross sections that are straight lines in the 3…
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Evaluate $\int ydx + zdy + xdz$ using Stokes' Theorem?

Evaluate $\int ydx + zdy + xdz$ where $C $ is intersection of $x+y=2$ and $x^2+y^2+z^2=2(x+y) $ traversed counterclockwise as viewed from origin I am using Stokes' theorem to solve this question so We want $\int \int curl F.N \; dS$ where $N$…
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Fundamental theorem of line integrals, what if the curl DOESN'T equal 0?

I am getting really frustrated here and have had many arguments with people. Is it true or not, that if you compute the curl, and you get something other than 0, THEN you can NOT use the fundamental theorem? My understanding is that, logically,…
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Evaluate $\int_{1}^{4} \int_{-1}^{2z} \int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}x} \frac{x-y}{x^2 +y^2} \;dy \; dx\; dz$

$\int_{1}^{4} \int_{-1}^{2z} \int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}x} \frac{x-y}{x^2 +y^2} \;dy \; dx\; dz$ Consider $ \int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}x} \frac{x-y}{x^2 +y^2} \;dy = $ $\int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}x} \frac{x}{x^2 +y^2} - \frac{y}{x^2+y^2} \;dy$ $\int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}x}…
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A projectile is fired up from the surface of the earth with initial velocity $(u_0, v_0)$

A projectile is fired up from the surface of the earth with initial velocity $(u_0, v_0)$. Under the influence of constant vertical acceleration −g the projectile reaches height $h_{max}$ and then falls back to earth. Neglecting air resistance, show…
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Divergence Theorem with a vector field.

I have been stuck on the following question for quite a while and my professor have not been helpful at all. I'm not sure how to make delta(f) a scalar so I can apply the theorem. Any useful hints are appreciated!
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Find the mapping such that the given region is mapped onto a rectangle

I want to find a continuously differentiable and one-to-one mapping from the first quadrant of $\Bbb{R}^2$ to itself such that the region bounded by $x^2\le y\le 2x^2$ and $1\le xy \le 3$ is mapped to a rectangle. Is there some systematic way to…
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Find a set of parametric equations for the tangent line

Find a set of parametric equations for the tangent line to the curve of intersection of the surface $x^2 + z^2 = 2$ and the surface $x^2 + y^2 - z^2 = 1$ at the point $(1, 1, 1)$.
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Converting this particular double integral to an iterated polar

In class, the professor converted this double integral: $$\int_{-4}^0 \int_{-\sqrt{16-x^2}}^{\sqrt{16-x^2}} f(x,y) \,dy\,dx$$ into the following iterated polar: $$\int_{\pi/2}^{\pi} \int_{0}^{4} f(r,\theta) r\,dr\,d\theta$$ My question is this: why…
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Evaluate line integral $\int_c x\,dx+ y\,dy + z\,dz$, where $C$ is the straight line from $(1,0,0)$ to $(0,1,\pi/2)$

$ \displaystyle \int_c x\,dx+ y\,dy + z\,dz$, where $C$ is the straight line from $(1,0,0)$ to $(0,1,\pi/2)$ Parametric form of line will be: $$x=1 - t, \quad y= t, \quad z= \frac{\pi t} 2$$ The integral becomes $$\int_0^1 2t -1 + \frac{\pi^2t}…
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Evaluate the double integral for $f(x,y)=ye^x$ given $R = [2,4] \times [1,9]$

So I did first did it by integrating with respect to $y$ first then $x$ and eventually got the answer of $40(e^4-e^2)$, which is correct. But when I attempted to apply Fubini's theorem and switch the order of integration, I should get the same…
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