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11. Partial Derivatives and Tangent Planes

f. Trace and Tangent Plane Tutorial

Select a function and click Plot to plot the function. Set the ranges as necessary and reclick Plot.

z=
Match Scales
≤x≤
≤y≤
≤z≤

Mouse Controls

within 3D Plot Window
  • Rotate: Left Click and Drag
  • Pan: Ctrl-Left Click and Drag
  • Zoom: Scroll Wheel
within 2D Slider Window
  • Move Yellow Dot: Left Click and Drag


Track Pad and Touch Screen Controls

within 3D Plot Window
  • Rotate: Double Touch and Drag
  • Pan: Ctrl-Double Touch and Drag
  • Zoom: Spread Two Fingers
within 2D Slider Window
  • Move Yellow Dot: Double Touch and Drag


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xz Slice x Trace x Tangent Line Play x

yz Slice y Trace y Tangent Line Play y

Tangent Plane


x=
y=

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