University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 13 - Section 13.1 - Functions of Several Variables - Exercises - Page 682: 36

Answer

$\bf{b}$

Work Step by Step

The 3D surface in $\bf{b}$ is mostly planar with a wave that goes from one side to the other. This matches the graph of the 2D level curves showing a mostly planar surface with slightly curved lines. Hence, our correct option is $\bf{b}$.
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