Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

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

Chapter 16 - Vector Calculus - 16.1 Exercises - Page 1086: 31

Answer

Plot $II$

Work Step by Step

The level sets of $f$ are of the form of $x+y=c$ for $c\geq 0$, so they are parallel lines. The vector filed must be perpendicular to all of these, which leaves $II$ as the only possible plot. Hence, only plot $II$ satisfies these conditions.
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