The Temperature at the Point on a Metal Plate

question 14

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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