Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 12 - Vectors and the Geometry of Space - 12.6 Exercises - Page 857: 20

Answer

Hyperbolic Paraboloid

Work Step by Step

We can rewrite the equation as: $x=y^{2}- z^{2}$ $\implies \dfrac{x}{1}=\dfrac{y^{2}}{1}-\dfrac{z^{2}}{1^2}$ Compare the above equation with $ \dfrac{z}{c}=\dfrac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}-\dfrac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}$ we find that we have a Hyperbolic Paraboloid When $z=k$, traces are parallel to the xy-plane as parabolas opening in the $+x$ direction. Traces are parallel to the yz-plane as hyperbolas when $x=k$. Traces are parallel to the xz-plane as parabolas opening in the $-x$ direction when $y=k$.
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