Functions of Several Variables - Assignment I
Functions of Several Variables - Assignment I
Department of Mathematics
Assignment –I
1. Obtain terms up to the third degree in the Taylor’s series expansion of 𝑒 𝑥 sin 𝑦 around
the point (1,π).
3. Find the maximum volume of the largest rectangular parallelopiped that can be
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑧2
inscribed in an ellipsoid 2
+ 2
+ = 1.
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐2
4. Find the shortest and largest distances from the point (1,2,-1) to the sphere
5. Find the dimensions of the rectangular box without top of the maximum capacity with
surface area 432 square meter.
6. A rectangular box without a lid is to be made from 12m2 of cardboard. Find the
maximum volume of such a box.
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