The Temperature at the Point on a Metal Plate

question 49

Multiple Choice

The temperature at the point on a metal plate is modeled by , . Find the direction of greatest increase in heat from the point . ​

• A) The greatest increase is in the direction of the gradient . ​
• B) The greatest increase is in the direction of the gradient . ​
• C) The greatest increase is in the direction of the gradient . ​
• D) The greatest increase is in the direction of the gradient . ​
• E) The greatest increase is in the direction of the gradient . ​

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Cause and Effect

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