What is Multi-variable: Definition and 53 Discussions

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    B Can We Simplify the Taylor Series Expansion for e^(f(x,y))?

    I know that for 1 variable, one can write ##e^{f(x)} = \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}\frac{(f(x))^n}{n!}##. In the case of 2-variables ##f(x,y)##, I assume we cannot write ##e^{f(x,y)} = \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}\frac{(f(x,y))^n}{n!}## right (because of how the Taylor series is defined for multiple...
  2. P

    I Lipschitz continuity of vector-valued function

    I'm reading Ordinary Differential Equations by Andersson and Böiers, although this is more related to multivariable calculus. There is a Lemma regarding Lipschitz continuity which I have a question about. Below ##\pmb{f}:\mathbf{R}^{n+1}\to \mathbf{R}^n ## is a vector-valued function defined by...
  3. jackkk_gatz

    Heat equation with non homogeneous BCs

    I did a change of variable $$\theta(r,z) = T(r,z)-T_{\infty}$$ which resulted in $$\frac{1}{r}\frac{\partial }{\partial r}(r\frac{\partial \theta}{\partial r})+\frac{\partial^2 \theta}{\partial z^2}=0$$ $$\left.-k\frac{\partial \theta}{\partial r}\right\rvert_{r=R}=h\theta$$...
  4. agnimusayoti

    Exploring Multi-Variable Integral Limits with $\sin(t)/t$

    Because the limit of the integral is multi-variable, which is not explained at the ML Boas's example, I tried to start from the basic. First, I use: $$\frac {dF}{dx}=f(x) \Rightarrow \int_a^b f(t) dt = F(b) - F(a)$$. In my case now: $$\int_{u(x)}^{v(x,y)} f(t) dt = F(v(x,y)) - F(u(x))$$ So...
  5. E

    Find the Maximum of a Multi-variable Taylor Series

    Firstly, the matrix notation of the series is, \begin{align*} f\left(x, y, z\right) &= f\left(a, b, c\right) + \left(\mathbf{x} - \mathbf{a}\right)^T \frac{\partial f\left(a, b, c\right)}{\partial \mathbf{x}} + \frac{1}{2}\left(\mathbf{x} - \mathbf{a}\right)^T \frac{\partial^2 f\left(a, b...
  6. T

    MHB Calc Expected Value & Variance of Multivar. Func.

    Hey, I've got this problem that I've been trying to crack for a while. I can't find any info for multi-variable expected values in my textbook, and I couldn't find a lot of stuff that made sense to me online. Here's the problem. Find $E(C)$ Find $Var(C)$ I tried to get the limits from the...
  7. CCMarie

    A Multi-variable function depending on the Heaviside function

    How can I calculate ∂/∂t(∫01 f(x,t,H(x-t)*a)dt), where a is a constant, H(x) is the Heaviside step function, and f is I know it must have something to do with distributions and the derivative of the Heaviside function which is ∂/∂t(H(t))=δ(x)... but I don't understand how can I work with the...
  8. WMDhamnekar

    MHB Multi-variable calculus

    1)An airplane heads due east at 300 mph through a tailwind whose velocity is given by $w=\langle20,20\rangle$ How fast is the tailwind blowing? In what direction? How fast is the plane flying? In what direction?Answer: The tailwind is blowing at 28.2843 mph approx.in $45^{\circ}$ direction...
  9. bornofflame

    [MultiVarCalc] Find the volume of the solid

    Homework Statement Find the volume of the solid between the cone ##z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}## and the paraboloid ##z = 12 - x^2 - y^2##. Homework Equations ##x^2 + y^2 = r^2## The Attempt at a Solution I drew a simple diagram to start off with to visualize the solid formed by the intersection of...
  10. C

    Order of multi-variable integration of infinite range

    Homework Statement If the Green's function of the electric field in a system is G(x,x')=e^{-i(x-x')^2} I want to calculate the phase of the electric field at x if the source is uniformly distributed at x'=-\infty to x'=\infty Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Then, the phase of...
  11. Delta31415

    Calculus *BEST* Calculus 3 Textbook for self study

    Hello, currently I am a high school senior who will be going to college in the fall and since my school ends in may and college starts in mid-August. I am planning on self-studying calculus 3, so I can test out of it and go straight into partial differential equations. The textbooks that the...
  12. S

    Algebra Recommended books for linear algebra and multi-variable calculus

    hey everyone just started university and the jump i feel is huge from a level and was just wondering if you guys knew of any books that had linear algebra and/or several variable calculus in them but displayed and explained stuff in a clear simple way? or if anyone has any websites that do the...
  13. Rodrigo Schmidt

    Mathematically rigorous Calculus 2 book

    So, i am currently studying physics in a brazilian university. I am going to have a Calculus 2 course which, in Brazil, covers Ordinary Differential Equations and multi-variable differential calculus. So which challenging and rigourous books would you guys recommend for that? Thanks for the...
  14. cathal84

    Determining the domain and range of multi-variable function

    Homework Statement f(x,y) = 1/y^2-x find the domain of f. Given c ∈ R \ {0} find (x, y) ∈ R 2 such that f(x, y) = c. Finally determine the range of f. Homework Equations I know that the domain of the function is anywhere that the function is defined. The Attempt at a Solution in the case of...
  15. A

    I Chain rule in a multi-variable function

    Suppose you have a parameterized muli-varied function of the from ##F[x(t),y(t),\dot{x}(t),\dot{y}(t)]## and asked to find ##\frac{dF}{dt}##, is this the correct expression according to chain rule? I am confused because of the derivative terms involved. ##\frac{dF}{dt}=\frac{\partial...
  16. Euler2718

    Help with Multi-variable Limits

    Homework Statement Evaluate or show that the limit does not exist: \lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}\frac{ 2x^{4} + 5y^{3} }{8x^{2}-9y^{3}} \lim_{(x,y) \to (0,-2)}\frac{ xy+2x }{3x^{2}+(y+2)^{2}} Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution So the first one is indeterminate and cannot be factored...
  17. ShayanJ

    Complete set of multi-variable functions

    We know that in the space of functions, its possible to find a complete set so that you can write for an arbitrary function f, ## f(x)=\sum_n a_n \phi_n(x) ## and use the orthonormality relations between ## \phi##s to find the coefficients. But is it possible to find a set of functions ##...
  18. B

    Calculus Regarding to Multi-Variable Calculus Books

    Dear Physics Forum personnel, I am a college sophomore with double majors in mathematics & microbiology and an aspiring analytic number theorist. I will be going to self-study the vector calculus by using Hubbard/Hubbard as a main text and Serge Lang as a supplement to Hubbard; this will help...
  19. S

    Multi-variable Calculus : Partial differentiation

    Homework Statement 2. The attempt at a solution By chain rule, which simpifies to, After this I am struck.
  20. J

    Good reference on multi-variable calculus of variation

    I am looking for a good and easy access reference on multi-variable calculus of variation with many examples and demonstrations. Although I have many books and references on the calculus of variation, most are focused on single-variable. Any advice will be appreciated.
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    Large Multi-variable Optimization Problem

    There is a large chunk of information necessary as a preface to my question, so bare with me for a paragraph or two. I work for a pond treatment company. We have a set number of ponds we treat during a month, some are contracted to be treated once a month, some are treated twice. The question is...
  22. D

    Differentiability of a multi-variable function

    For a function of a single variable, I can check if the function is differentiable by simply taking the limit definition of a derivative and if the limit exists, then the function is differentiable at that point. Differentiability also implies continuity at this level.Now, for a function of...
  23. K

    Finding Roots of complex numbers (solve non-linear multi-variable system of equation)

    Homework Statement 1. z^6=(64,0) 2. z^4=(3,4) Homework Equations These are expanded out into Real and Imaginary components (treat them seperate): 1. REAL (EQ 1) - x^6-15x^4y^2+15x^2y^4-y^6=64 IMAG (EQ 2) - 6x^5y-20x^3y^3+6xy^5=0 From here, you basically solve these for all six...
  24. C

    Lagrange Multipliers to Find Extreme Values of a Multi-Variable Function

    Homework Statement I need to find the extrema of f(x,y) = 3x^{2} + y^{2} given the constraint x^{2} + y^{2} = 1 Homework Equations I'm not sure what goes here. I've been trying to solve it with this: ∇f(x,y) = λ∇g(x,y) The Attempt at a Solution f(x,y) = 3x^{2} + y^{2} g(x,y)...
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    Multi-Variable / Dimension Fourier Transform

    Multi-Variable / Dimension Fourier Decomposition Say we have f(x, y). We can Fourier decompose it in terms of f1(y, v) and e^{\ x\ v}, f2(x, u) and e^{\ u\ y}, or both variables simultaneously f3(u, v) and e^{\ x\ v\ +\ u\ y}. Similarly for any greater number of variables or dimensions. Now, is...
  26. S

    Multi-variable differential question

    Homework Statement F = 1/2.a(T-Tc)M^2 + 1/4.bM^4 I need to find dF/dM a,Tc,b are positive constants 2. The attempt at a solution I assume this is to do with partial derivatives etc. So I found: ∂F/∂T = 1/2.aM^2 ∂F/∂M = TaM - TcaM + bM^3 And using a chain rule: dF/dM = ∂F/∂T.dT/dM +...
  27. H

    Continuity in multi-variable calculus

    Where is the function $${f (x, y) = x^2 + x y + y^2}$$ continuous? How do I go about solving such problems?
  28. R

    Derivative of a multi-variable function

    The question asks to differentiate (2nb^{rx}+n)^{k} However, the problem is that it doesn't specify with respect to which variable should the derivative be taken. When the question asks to differentiate, does it mean that we should take the derivative for each and every variable, one by one?
  29. R

    Schools Should I take Calc III (multi-variable) in high school?

    I am currently enrolled in Calculus AB and am going to take the Calculus BC exam. I taught myself most topics in single variable calc over the summer so I am very confident that I can pass the BC exam. Provided I do, I would have the opportunity the take Calc III (and possibly partial diff...
  30. Dembadon

    Multi-Variable Calculus: Partial Derivatives Using Level Curves

    Homework Statement This is a bonus problem on our homework, and I'm having trouble figuring out how to setup what I need. Homework Equations Here are my best guesses: f_x=\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} f_y=\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} f_{xx}=\frac{\partial}{\partial...
  31. A

    Solving For A Variable In Multi-Variable Equations

    How do I find solutions for an equation like: x(1+1/y)+((y**3)/x)-(x**2)(4/y)=(y/2)-y+(4)(y**4)-4 Another, less complicated that I also am confused about is something like: x**3-x/y=1/y Can one simplify all equations to an x=... form? Can these equations be simplified to x=... or some...
  32. Dembadon

    Multi-Variable Calculus: Cross Product Expressions

    I would like to check my answers... Homework Statement Given nonzero vectors u, v, and w, use dot product and cross product notation to describe the following. A vector orthogonal to u X v and u X w A vector orthogonal to u + v and u - v A vector of length |u| in the direction of v...
  33. Dembadon

    Multi-Variable Calculus: Cancellation of dot products

    Homework Statement In real-number multiplication, if uv1 = uv2 and u ≠ 0, then we can cancel the u and conclude that v1 = v2. Does the same rule hold for the dot product: If u • v1 = u • v2 and u ≠ 0, can you conclude that v1 = v2? Give reasons for your answer. Homework Equations...
  34. Dembadon

    Multi-Variable Calculus: Linear Combination of Vectors

    I would like to check my work with you all. :smile: Homework Statement Let \vec{u} = 2\vec{i}+\vec{j}, \vec{v} = \vec{i}+\vec{j}, and \vec{w} = \vec{i}-\vec{j}. Find scalars a and b such that \vec{u} = a\vec{v}+ b\vec{w}. Homework Equations Standard Unit Vectors: \vec{i}...
  35. C

    Multi-Variable Second Order Taylor Series Expansion: Ignoring Terms

    So I'm computing a second order Taylor series expansion on a function that has multiple variables. So far I have this I(x,y,t)=dI/dx(change in x)+dI/dy(change in y)+dI/dt(change in t)+2nd order terms Would it still be a better approximation than just he first order if I included some...
  36. K

    Multi-variable calculus orhogonality problem

    Homework Statement The curve p:R->R^{n} and the vector v \in R^{n}. Assume v and p'(t) are orthogonal for all t. And that p(0) is orthogonal to v . Prove that p(t) and v are orthogonal for all t. Homework Equations Since the previous question in the same main question (ie 2(a) and we...
  37. S

    Using a discrete Monte-Carlo technique in a multi-variable model

    If I have a large amount of data I can sample, with a several discrete variables, and I need to get an average of some function of that data, but it's too computationally intensive to do exhaustively... I want to do some sampling of the possible outcomes. I guess random sampling (Monte-Carlo...
  38. L

    Finding the Equation of the Hypotenuse of a Triangle in Multi-Variable Calculus

    Homework Statement Evaluate the double integral I=int(int(D)( xydA) where D is the triangular region with vertices (0,0)(5,0)(0,3). The Attempt at a Solution I was wondering if my bounds for x would be 0 to 5 and y to be 0 to 3
  39. F

    Jacobian for multi-variable

    Hi, Assume that I have f(u,v,w,h) du dv dw dh and I need only to change three variables (u, v, w) say to other variables called (s, r, t) and keep h as is it is So my question can I write this as f(u,v,w,h) du dv dw dh = G(r,s,t,h) J(r,s,t) dr ds dt dh where J is jacobian...
  40. H

    Finding the Limit of a Multi-Variable Function

    i need some help with this question Find the limit, if it exists, or show that the limit does not exist lim(x,y)->(0,0) x2sin2y/(x2+2y2) i've tried to x=y x=0 or x=y2 but i still got 0...
  41. F

    What is a good book for Multi-variable Calculus III?

    OKay, so I self-studied Calculus II when I was in High school using a prep book and I did very well. So I am looking into self-studying Calculus III, what good books are there? Do not suggest textbooks because I didn't use textbooks when I self-studied Calculus II.
  42. M

    Multi-variable integration with polar coordination

    Homework Statement \int\int of R ( sin( x^2 + y^2) ) dA where the region 4\leq x^2+y^2 \leq 49 Homework Equations not too sure but i know that dy dx = r d(r) d(theta) The Attempt at a Solution i don't understand how to change into polar coordinates in order to integrate. I'm...
  43. M

    Multi-variable integration with a e^u

    Homework Statement Find the mass of the rectangular box B where B is the box determined by 0 \leq x \leq 1, 0 \leq y \leq 2, and 0 \leq z \leq 1, and with density function \rho ( x, y, z ) = z e^{x+y}. Homework Equations "u" substitution The Attempt at a Solution I believe I've...
  44. B

    Proving a limit for a multi-variable equaton

    Homework Statement Using the definition of a limit, prove that lim(x, y) --> (0,0) (x^2*y^2) / (x^2 + 2y^2) = 0 Homework Equations Now, I know that the limit of f(x, y) as (x, y) approaches (a, b) is L such that lim (x, y) --> (a, b) f(x, y) = L. Also, for every number epsilon > 0, there is...
  45. R

    Multi-variable quadratic question

    Homework Statement At the end of a much longer problem, I'm asked to find a second height that will satisfy a formula found for a height in the first part of the problem where:Homework Equations h1(h2-h1)=h3(h2-h3)The Attempt at a Solution I know the answer I should get: h3=h2-h1 But I cannot...
  46. T

    Calculus textbooks, Single or Multi-variable?

    I am looking for a good book to go over the basics of Calculus again, currently I am looking at my schools library and have found this one called: Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals by, James Stewart. My goal is to over the year probably finish this book or if possible even before...
  47. P

    Expressing multi-variable functions

    I have a simple question, let's say I have a function f = f(h(a,b), c, d). Can I express this as f = g(a, b, u(c,d))? Are the two expressions equivalent or is one different/more general than the other?
  48. P

    How Do Probabilities Determine the Winner in Multi-Contestant Sports Events?

    My problem is this. We have three javelin throwers A,B and C. It is known that A defeats B with probability 60%, B defeats C with probability again 60% and A has the better of C with 70%. What are the a-priori probabilities of A, B, C winning the 3-way contest ? If in general we have N...
  49. J

    Technical question in multi-variable differentiation

    Let f(x+iy)=u(x,y)+iv(x,y). Suppose we know |f|^2=u^2+v^2 is a constant function. Then we are allowed to say that (u^2+v^2)_x=(u^2+v^2)_y=0. But are we allowed to differentiate u by x and v by y? IE, are we allowed to make the following statement: (u^2)_x+(v^2)_y=0 I'm guessing 'no', but...
  50. M

    Line and Plane: Perpendicular or Parallel? Explanation and Examples

    Can someone explain to me how to do this: Determine whether the line and plane are perpendicular or parallel or neither x = -1+2t y = 4+t z = 1-t 4x+2y-2z-7=0 My attempt: 2/4 = 1/2 = -1/-2 Since the ratios are the same, does it mean it is parallel? Also when is it perpendicular?
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