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Section 14.4

Gradients and Directional Derivatives in the Plane

The gradient vector and directional derivatives in two variables; geometric interpretation.

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Examples of Calculating the Directional Derivative

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Examples of Where a Function Increases or Decreases Most Rapidly

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Examples of Tangent Lines to Level Curves

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