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Section 4.6

Directional Derivatives and the Gradient

Directional derivatives, the gradient vector, and its geometric meaning

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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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