Question

Match the functions f(x, y, z) with the description of their gradients. No reasons needed.
(a) x2 + y2 + z2
a. points radially outward from the z-axis
b. points radially inward toward the z-axis
c. points radially outward from the origin
d. points radially inward toward the origin
(b) x2 + y2
a. points radially outward from the z-axis
b. points radially inward toward the z-axis
c. points radially outward from the origin
d. points radially inward toward the origin
(c) 1/x2 + y2 + z2
a. points radially outward from the z-axis
b. points radially inward toward the z-axis
c. points radially outward from the origin
d. points radially inward toward the origin
(d) 1/x2 + y2
a. points radially outward from the z-axis
b. points radially inward toward the z-axis
c. points radially outward from the origin
d. points radially inward toward the origin

Answer 1

Answer:

1. C points radially outward from origin

2. A. Points radially outward from z origin

3. D. Radially inwards toward origin

4. B. Inwards towards the z axis

Step-by-step explanation:

1.

X²+y²+z² = f(x,y,z)

Vector P<x,y,z>

2<x,y,z> = 2p

The answer is c points radially outward from origin

2.

X²+y² = f(x,y)

<2x,2y,0>

Points radially outward from z axis

3.

D. Points radially inwards toward origin

4.

B. Points radially inwards toward the z axis.

Please check attachment for solutions to answers 3 and 4