GATE EE 2018 Set 1 — Question 22
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The value of the directional derivative of the function at the point (2, -1, 1) in the direction of the vector is
Correct answer
(A) 1
Solution
The directional derivative of a function at a point in the direction of a vector is given by , where is the unit vector in the direction of .
1.Calculate the gradient :
2.Evaluate the gradient at the point (2, -1, 1):
At :So, .3.Find the unit vector in the direction of :
4.Calculate the directional derivative (dot product):
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