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The math 215 midterm i exam, which consists of five problems worth 12 points each. The problems involve vector calculus concepts such as partial derivatives, integrals, cross products, and gradient vectors. Students are not allowed to use calculators and must bring a 3in. By 5in. Notecard. The exam covers topics from 1400 and 1800 chem, and the professor and gsi names are listed for each section. Answers and workspaces for some problems.
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This Exam contains 5 problems. The problems are worth 12 points each. Each part of a problem counts equally. On problems 3, 4 and 5 you can get partial credit. Hence, explain yourself carefully on these problems.
NO CALCULATOR. 1 TWO-SIDED 3in. BY 5in. NOTECARD OK. CHECK YOUR SECTION IN THE TABLE
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Problem 1. TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS. NO PARTIAL CREDIT. CIRCLE TRUE OR FALSE. IF YOU THINK A STATEMENT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE, CIRCLE FALSE.
(a)
∂ ∂x
∫ (^) x 2
x^3
y t
dt = −
y x
if x > 0 TRUE / FALSE
ANSWER: TRUE
(b) (^) ∫ dx x^2 + x^5
x
4 x^2
(c) The formula ~n · (~r − ~r 0 ) =< 0 , 0 , 0 > determines a plane. TRUE / FALSE
ANSWER: FALSE
(d) The expression ~r(t) =< sin(et), cos(et) >, t ∈ [0, ln(1 + 2π)] parametrizes a circle. TRUE / FALSE
ANSWER: TRUE
(e) The cross product of ~a and ~b equals the area of the parallelogram determined by ~a and ~b.
TRUE / FALSE
(f) The gradient of a function is perpendicular to the level sets of the function. TRUE / FALSE
Problem 3. YOU CAN EARN 0, 2 OR 4 POINTS ON EACH PART. A SCORE OF 2 POINTS WILL BE AWARDED ONLY IN THE CASE OF A SMALL MISTAKE.
(a) Find the domain of the vector function ~r(t) =< (^1) t , 2 + t, ln(1 − t^2 ) >.
(b) Evaluate the integral (^) ∫ 2
1
t
, tet, tet
2
dt
(c) Find fxy if f (x, y) = xyex
(^2) y .
ANSWERS: a: (− 1 , 0) ∪ (0, 1)
b: < ln 2, e^2 , e^4 / 2 − e/ 2 >
c: ex^2 y[1 + 2x^2 + x^2 y + 2x^4 y]
Problem 4. IF YOUR ANSWER IS CORRECT, YOU GET FULL CREDIT. IF ANSWER IS INCORRECT, YOU CAN GET PARTIAL CREDIT IF YOU EXPLAIN YOURSELF CAREFULLY.
(a) Find an equation for the tangent plane to z = yex
(^2) y at (1, 2 , 2 e^2 ).
(b) Find the gradient of f (x, y, z) = cos( πxyz ) at (1, 1 , 2).
(c) Find the rate of change of f (x, y) = yx in the direction of a unit vector parallel to ~u =< 1 , − 1 > at (2, 2).
(d) If z = f (x, y) = arctan xy , x = s + t, and y = t^2 , find ∂z∂t at (s, t) = (1, −1).
ANSWERS: a: z = 2e^2 + 4e^2 (x − 1) + 3e^2 (y − 1)
b: < −π/ 2 , −π/ 2 , π/ 4 >
c: − 1 /
d: 1