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This document is a problem sheet for a Multivariable Calculus course, focusing on functions of multiple variables. It includes exercises on partial derivatives, Clairaut's theorem, the chain rule, and finding gradients of specified functions. Each section provides specific functions and points for students to compute derivatives and gradients.

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Problem Set 1

This document is a problem sheet for a Multivariable Calculus course, focusing on functions of multiple variables. It includes exercises on partial derivatives, Clairaut's theorem, the chain rule, and finding gradients of specified functions. Each section provides specific functions and points for students to compute derivatives and gradients.

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Multivariable Calculus (Semester 2 – 2024/25)

Problem Sheet 1 – Functions of Multiple Variables


1 Partial derivatives
Compute all first- and second-order partial derivatives of the following functions. In each case verify that
that the mixed partial derivatives are equal.

(i) f (x, y) = x2 + x4 y 2 + y 4

(ii) f (x, y) = xy , for x > 0

(iii) f (x, y) = yexy + x + y

2 Using Clairaut’s theorem


sin(y)
Let f (x, y) = x2 y 2 + y 2 +1
.
∂f ∂2f
(i) Calculate ∂y
, and hence calculate ∂x∂y
.
∂f ∂2f
(ii) Calculate ∂x
, and hence calculate ∂y∂x
. Compare with Part (i) and discuss.

3 Chain rule
Using the chain rule:
df
(i) find du
when f (x, y) = xe−y , x = 1 + au and y = bu3 .
∂f ∂f
(ii) find ∂u
and ∂v
when f (x, y) = x/y, x = u + v, and y = u2 − v 2 .

4 Gradient
Find the gradients of the following functions at the specified points.

(i) f (x, y) = cos x sin y at the point π4 , π3 .




(ii) f (x, y, z) = x2 y + xz at the point (1, 2, −1).

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