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Multivariable CalculusEasyThe Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation

The Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation · Easy problem

Let f(x,y)=xyf(x,y) = xy and switch to polar coordinates, x=rcos⁡θx = r\cos\theta, y=rsin⁡θy = r\sin\theta. Use the chain rule to find ∂f∂θ\dfrac{\partial f}{\partial \theta} at r=2r = 2, θ=0\theta = 0.