Exercise · ZW-PARAMETRIC-SURFACE-002 · ★☆☆ Basic

For \(\mathbf r(u,v)=\langle u^2v,\,u+v,\,v^3\rangle\), the vector \(\mathbf r_u\) at \((u,v)=(1,2)\) is:

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  • A. \(\langle 4,1,0\rangle\)

Explanation

Differentiating in \(u\): \(\mathbf r_u=\langle 2uv,\,1,\,0\rangle\), which at \((1,2)\) is \(\langle4,1,0\rangle\).

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