Homework # 15 - Math 250
The problems on this homework must be done alone. The honor code is in effect.
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Consider the function \(f(x,y) = xy\) on the region \(R = \{ (x,y) : x^2 + y^2 \leq 1\}\).
1. The region \(R\) is
a. an open circle.
b. a closed circle.
c. an open square.
d. a closed square.
e. a closed triangle.
2. How many critical points does \(f\) have?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. 4
3. How many of these critical points are OUTSIDE the region \(R\)?
4. If \(g(x,y) = x^2 + y^2 - 1\), at how many places on the boundary of \(R\) is the gradient of \(f\) parallel to the gradient of \(g\)?
5. At how many of the points you found in question 4 does \(f\) have an absolute maximum on the region \(R\)?
6. At how many of the points you found in question 4 does \(f\) have an absolute minimum on the region \(R\)?
7. Evaluate \(\int_1^2\int_1^4 \frac{1}{xy} dy dx\)
a. \(\frac{1}{8}\)
b. \(1\)
c. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
d. \(\ln(8)\)
e. \(\ln(4)\ln(2)\)