Vertical Sections and Level Curves

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The discussion focuses on finding the vertical sections and level curves of the function z = max(x, y²) for the constants 1, 2, 3, and 4. The function is defined such that f(x, y) = x when x ≥ y² and f(x, y) = y² when x < y². Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the behavior of the function in different regions of the xy-plane to accurately sketch the vertical sections and level curves.

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I need to find the vertical sections and level curves of the function z=max(x,y^{2}) associated with the constants 1,2,3 and 4.

I know that the function defined in this way basically means that f(x,y)=x if x\geqy^{2} or f(x,y)=y^{2} if x\precy^{2}

But I don't know where to go from here, I've been able to sketch lots of vertical sections and level curves for 'normal' functions but this is just confusing me. Can anyone help please? Thanks.
 
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