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: 32

Answer

Plot $I$

Work Step by Step

The level sets of $f$ are circles, so the vector filed must be perpendicular to circles, leaving just $I$ and $III$ as possible plots. Noting the vectors of the gradient vector field, $\frac{cos(x^{2}+y^{2})}{\sqrt {x^{2}+y^{2}}}\lt x,y\gt$, it can be seen that the field point towards the origin as well as away. Hence, the correct plot must be $I$.
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