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1) http://www.geocities.com/asdfasdf23135/advcal13.JPG
Let F1 = x^2 - y^2 + z^2 -1 = 0
F2 = xy + xz - 2 = 0
F3 = xyz - x^2 - 6y + 6 = 0
My thought is to compute the gradients, grad F1 and grad F2. Then by taking their cross product, I can get a tangent vector v for the curve. Now, I can feel that if I can show that (v) dot (grad F3) = 0, then I am done. But I don't quite understand why. Can someone explain why this works?
Also, provided that I've shown (v) dot (grad F3) = 0, can the curve and surface be simply "parallel" to each other, rather than "tangent" to each other? If yes, what should I do? If not, why not?
2) http://www.geocities.com/asdfasdf23135/advcal14.JPG
I am OK with parts (i) and (iii), but I am stuck with part (ii), can someone please guide me through the steps of solving this part?
[Related concepts: Curves and surfaces, smoothness, implicit function theorem, inverse function theorem, transformations and coordinate systems]
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Let F1 = x^2 - y^2 + z^2 -1 = 0
F2 = xy + xz - 2 = 0
F3 = xyz - x^2 - 6y + 6 = 0
My thought is to compute the gradients, grad F1 and grad F2. Then by taking their cross product, I can get a tangent vector v for the curve. Now, I can feel that if I can show that (v) dot (grad F3) = 0, then I am done. But I don't quite understand why. Can someone explain why this works?
Also, provided that I've shown (v) dot (grad F3) = 0, can the curve and surface be simply "parallel" to each other, rather than "tangent" to each other? If yes, what should I do? If not, why not?
2) http://www.geocities.com/asdfasdf23135/advcal14.JPG
I am OK with parts (i) and (iii), but I am stuck with part (ii), can someone please guide me through the steps of solving this part?
[Related concepts: Curves and surfaces, smoothness, implicit function theorem, inverse function theorem, transformations and coordinate systems]
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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