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Multivariable CalculusChallengePartial Derivatives & the Gradient

Partial Derivatives & the Gradient · Challenge problem

Let f(x,y)=x2yf(x,y) = x^2 y and g(x,y)=x+y2g(x,y) = x + y^2. A particle starts at (1,2)(1,2) and moves along the level curve of ff through that point, heading in the direction in which xx increases. Find the rate of change of gg per unit distance travelled at the moment it leaves (1,2)(1,2).