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Partial Differentiation
1. Find the all first and second derivatives of z = x2 sin(2x + 3y).

2. Find and classify the stationary points of

a) f ( x, y) = x (3 − x2 − y2 );

b) f ( x, y) = x3 + xy + y2 .

3. An aquarium with rectangular sides and bottom (but no top) must hold
0.3645m3 . Find the dimensions for the aquarium that minimises the amount of
glass needed if

a) all the panes are the same thickness;

b) the bottom must be three times thicker than the walls.

4. The perimeter of the shape below is 6m. Find the dimensions that maximise its
area.
L
 Z
s Zs
 Z
 Z
Z 
Z
sZ θ s

Z 
L

5. A tent has volume V. It has the shape shown in the figure with ends but no
floor. It is desired to make the tent with the least possible material. Find its
dimensions.
A

 A

 A
A
A
 A θ θA

 A 
 
 A  L
 A
2w

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