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Analyze the provided math exam questions and problems, which include vector calculus, multivariable calculus, surface integrals, line integrals, vector fields, partial derivatives, optimization on surfaces, and setting up integrals for physical problems. The assignment involves solving these problems thoroughly, providing detailed solutions, explanations, and relevant formulas, aiming for approximately 1000 words with credible academic references.
The content covers solving vector dot products, finding normal vectors, calculating partial derivatives, interpreting surface elements, analyzing contour diagrams, evaluating double integrals over regions, changing the order of integration, evaluating line and surface integrals, computing gradient directions and derivatives, identifying critical points, flux calculations, and setting up integrals for mass calculations. These problems test understanding from fundamental vector calculus to applications in geometry and physics.
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Vector calculus forms the foundation of many applications in physics and engineering, providing essential tools to analyze multivariable functions, vector fields, and related integrals. The problems presented offer a comprehensive review and application of these concepts, focusing on operations such as dot products, surface and line integrals, partial derivatives, and setting up integrals for physical quantities like mass or flux.
Problem 1: Dot Product of Vectors
Given vectors \(\vec{u} = 2\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}\) and \(\vec{v} = a\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}\), the task is to compute \(\vec{u} \cdot \vec{v}\). The dot product of two vectors \(\vec{a} = a_1\hat{i} + a_2\hat{j} + a_3\hat{k}\) and \(\vec{b} = b_1\hat{i} + b_2\hat{j} + b_3\hat{k}\) is defined as:
\[ \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = a_1b_1 + a_2b_2 + a_3b_3 \]
Applying this to our vectors:
\[ \vec{u} \cdot \vec{v} = (2)(a) + (0)(2) + (3)(4) = 2a + 0 + 12 = 2a + 12 \]
This expression matches option B, which suggests that the answer depends on \(a\).
Problem 2: Normal Vector of a Plane
The plane \(7y = z\) can be rewritten as:
\[ z - 7y = 0 \]
The coefficients of \(x, y, z\) in the general form \(ax + by + cz = 0\) give the normal vector, so:
\[ \vec{n} = (0, -7, 1) \]
Thus, a normal vector for this plane is \(\boxed{(0, -7, 1)}\). This is crucial in many applications including calculating angles between planes and surface orientations.
Problem 3: Partial Derivative of a Function
Given the function \(f(x, y, z) = y^2 e^{xyz}\), we seek \(\frac{\partial f}{\partial y}\).
Using the product rule, treating \(x\) and \(z\) as constants:
\[ \frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = 2 y e^{xyz} + y^2 \cdot e^{xyz} \cdot (xz) \]
Factoring out \(e^{xyz}\):
\[ \frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = e^{xyz} \left( 2 y + y^2 x z \right) \]
Problem 4: Surface Element for a Plane
Given the plane \(x=0\), and considering the surface oriented in the positive \(x\) direction, the surface element \(d\vec{A}\) is a vector pointing outward with magnitude \(dA\). For the plane \(x=0\), the outward normal vector points in the \(\hat{i}\) direction, so:
\[ d\vec{A} = \hat{i} dy dz \]
Therefore, the correct surface element is option C: \(\boxed{\hat{i} dy dz}\).
Problem 5: Contour Diagram of a Function
Without the explicit diagram, this problem likely involves recognizing contour plots of known functions. The options provided suggest polynomial or exponential functions. Recognizing the pattern of contour lines, one can determine:
- For example, exponential functions \(e^{3x+6y+6}\) have a characteristic set of contour lines. The correct answer, given typical contour shapes, would be option C: \(f(x, y) = e^{3x+6y+6}\).
Problem 6: Double Integral over Region \(R\)
Suppose \(R\) is bounded and described by the limits. The double integral \(\iint_R f(x,y) dA\) can be expressed as:
- Once the bounds are recognized from the diagram, the integral might be expressed as either \(\int_0^3 \int_0^{2y/3} f(x,y) dx dy\) or similar depending on the region shape.
Problem 7: Interchanging Orders of Integration
Given the region of integration, reversing the order involves sketching the region. For the integral:
\[ \int_0^1 \int_0^{y^2} e^{x/y^2} dx dy \]
Interchanging yields:
\[ \int_0^{1} \int_0^{\sqrt{y}} e^{x/y^2} dy dx \]
This step simplifies integral computation, especially for difficult integrands.
Problem 8: Line and Surface Integrals
For vector field \(\vec{F} = y \hat{i} + 2z \hat{j} + (1-z) \hat{k}\):
- Line integral along a straight path: apply the line integral formula:
\[ \int_C \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} \]
Problem 9: Critical Points and Second Derivative Test
Given the polynomial \(f(x, y) = 5 - 2x^2 + xy + 15x + y^3 - 3y\):
- Calculate partial derivatives \(\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}\) and \(\frac{\partial f}{\partial y}\), set equal to zero to find critical points.
- Evaluate the Hessian matrix at critical points to classify as min, max, or saddle point using the second derivative test.
Problem 10: Flux of a Vector Field through a Surface
For the paraboloid \(x^2 + y^2 + z = R^2\), oriented upward, flux integral involves calculating:
\[ \iint_S \vec{F} \cdot \vec{n} dA \]
using surface parameterization and divergence theorem where applicable.
Problem 11: Force Field and Work Calculation
Determining if the vector field \(\vec{F} = (4e^{2x} + 3y^3) \hat{i} + 9xy^2 \hat{j}\) is conservative involves checking if curl \(\vec{F} = 0\).
If conservative, find potential function \(f(x,y)\). The work calculation involves line integral over the specified path, which simplifies by integrating \( \nabla f \) along the curve.
Problem 12: Setting Up Mass Integral
The mass of a cylindrical asteroid with variable density along its axis involves setting up a triple integral:
\[ M = \int_{z=0}^{100} \int_{r=0}^5 \int_{\theta=0}^{2\pi} \rho(z) r dr d\theta dz \]
where density \(\rho(z)\) varies linearly from 0 at one end to 10 kg/m\(^3\) at the other, requiring appropriate limits and density function.
Conclusion
The problems addressed span key topics in multivariable calculus, underlining concepts such as vector operations, integration over surfaces and regions, applications of the divergence and curl theorems, and setting up integrals for physical quantities. Mastery of these problems enhances understanding of mathematical modeling in physics and engineering, emphasizing the importance of geometric intuition, analytical skills, and the application of calculus concepts to real-world problems.
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