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
\( \; \le \, x \, \le \; \)
\( \; \le \, y \, \le \; \)
\( \; \le \, z \, \le \; \)

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





\(xz\) 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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