The Temperature at the Point on a Metal Plate

question 6

Multiple Choice

The temperature at the point on a metal plate is modeled by , . Find the directions of no change in heat on the plate from the point .

• A) There will be no change in directions perpendicular to the gradient .
• B) There will be no change in directions parallel to the gradient .
• C) There will be no change in directions parallel to the gradient .
• D) There will be no change in directions perpendicular to the gradient .
• E) There will be no change in directions perpendicular to the gradient .

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