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- Figure 16.1.2. f(x, y) =x2 +y2 f (x, y) = x 2 + y 2 As in this example, the points (x, y) (x, y) such that f(x, y) = k f (x, y) = k usually form a curve, called a level curve of the function. A graph of some level curves can give a good idea of the shape of the surface; it looks much like a topographic map of the surface.
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A graph of the various level curves of a function is called a contour map. Example: Making a Contour Map. Given the function f (x, y)= √8+8x−4y−4x2 −y2 f (x, y) = 8 + 8 x − 4 y − 4 x 2 − y 2, find the level curve corresponding to c= 0 c = 0. Then create a contour map for this function. What are the domain and range of f f? Show Solution. Try It.
Nov 16, 2022 · The level curves (or contour curves) for this surface are given by the equation are found by substituting \(z = k\). In the case of our example this is, \[k = \sqrt {{x^2} + {y^2}} \hspace{0.25in}\hspace{0.25in} \Rightarrow \hspace{0.25in}\hspace{0.25in}{x^2} + {y^2} = {k^2}\]
Dec 29, 2020 · A level curve at \(z=c\) is a curve in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane such that for all points \((x,y)\) on the curve, \(f(x,y) = c\). When drawing level curves, it is important that the \(c\) values are spaced equally apart as that gives the best insight to how quickly the "elevation'' is changing.
4.1.3 Sketch several traces or level curves of a function of two variables. 4.1.4 Recognize a function of three or more variables and identify its level surfaces. Our first step is to explain what a function of more than one variable is, starting with functions of two independent variables.
Sep 29, 2023 · Topographical maps can be used to create a three-dimensional surface from the two-dimensional contours or level curves. For example, level curves of the distance function defined by \(f(x,y) = \frac{x^2 \sin(2y)}{32}\) plotted in the \(xy\)-plane are shown at left in Figure \(\PageIndex{8}\).
Oct 3, 2022 · A graph of the various level curves of a function is called a contour map. Example \(\PageIndex{4}\): Making a Contour Map Given the function \(f(x,y)=\sqrt{8+8x−4y−4x^2−y^2}\), find the level curve corresponding to \(c=0\).
Example 1. Let $f(x,y) = x^2-y^2$. We will study the level curves $c=x^2-y^2$. First, look at the case $c=0$. The level curve equation $x^2-y^2=0$ factors to $(x-y)(x+y)=0$. This equation is satisfied if either $y=x$ or $y=-x$. Both these are equations for lines, so the level curve for $c=0$ is two lines.
