Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

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

Chapter 15 - Multiple Integrals - 15.8 Exercises - Page 1055: 8

Answer

Ellipsoid

Work Step by Step

Given: $2r^2+z^2=1$ We know that $r^2=x^2+y^2 \implies r=\sqrt{x^2+y^2}$ Thus, we have $2r^2+z^2=1$ This can be written as: $2(x^2+y^2)+z^2=1$ or, $2x^2+2y^2+z^2=1$ Thus, the surface is an Ellipsoid.
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