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Math 113 Calculus III Final Exam Practice Problems Spring 2003

Introduction

This document contains practice problems for the Spring 2003 Math 113 Calculus III final exam. Calculus III is typically a continuation of Calculus II and focuses on multivariable calculus, including partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector calculus, and applications.

Exam Topics

The final exam will cover the following key topics:

  • Vectors and Vector-Valued Functions
  • Partial Derivatives and Multiple Integrals
  • Vector Fields and Line Integrals
  • Surface Integrals
  • The Theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss

Practice Problems

Problem 1: Vectors and Planes

Find the equation of the plane that passes through the points (1, 0, 0), (0, 1, 0), and (0, 0, 1).

Solution:

To find the equation of the plane, we can first find two vectors in the plane:

v = (0, 1, 0) - (1, 0, 0) = (-1, 1, 0)

v = (0, 0, 1) - (1, 0, 0) = (-1, 0, 1)

The normal vector to the plane is the cross product of these two vectors:

n = v v = (11 - 00, 0(-1) - (-1)1, (-1)0 - 1(-1)) = (1, 1, 1)

Using the point-normal form of the plane equation with point (1, 0, 0):

1(x - 1) + 1(y - 0) + 1(z - 0) = 0

x + y + z = 1

Problem 2: Partial Derivatives

Find all first and second partial derivatives of the function:

f(x, y) = xy + sin(xy) + e^(x+y)

Solution:

First Partial Derivatives:

f/x = 3xy + ycos(xy) + e^(x+y)

f/y = 2xy + xcos(xy) + e^(x+y)

Second Partial Derivatives:

f/x = 6xy - ysin(xy) + e^(x+y)

f/y = 2x - xsin(xy) + e^(x+y)

f/xy = 6xy + cos(xy) - xysin(xy) + e^(x+y)

f/yx = 6xy + cos(xy) - xysin(xy) + e^(x+y)

Problem 3: Directional Derivative

Find the directional derivative of the function f(x, y, z) = xyz at the point (1, 1, 2) in the direction of the vector v = 2i + j - 2k.

Solution:

First, compute the gradient of f:

f = (f/x, f/y, f/z) = (yz, xz, 2xyz)

Evaluate the gradient at the point (1, 1, 2):

f(1, 1, 2) = (12, 12, 2112) = (4, 4, 4)

Normalize the direction vector v:

|v| = (2 + 1 + (-2)) = 9 = 3

u = v/|v| = (2/3)i + (1/3)j - (2/3)k

The directional derivative is:

D_u f = f(1, 1, 2) u = 4(2/3) + 4(1/3) + 4(-2/3) = 8/3 + 4/3 - 8/3 = 4/3

Problem 4: Double Integral

Calculate the double integral:

_R (x + y) dA

where R is the region bounded by the curves y = x and y = 2 - x.

Solution:

First, find the intersection points of y = x and y = 2 - x:

x = 2 - x 2x = 2 x = 1 x = 1

The region R can be described as:

R = {(x, y) : -1 x 1, x y 2 - x}

Setting up the double integral:

_{-1}^{1} _{x}^{2-x} (x + y) dy dx

First, integrate with respect to y:

_{-1}^{1} [xy + y/2]_{y=x}^{y=2-x} dx

= _{-1}^{1} [x(2-x) + (2-x)/2 - x(x) - (x)/2] dx

= _{-1}^{1} [2x - x + (4 - 4x + x)/2 - x - x/2] dx

= _{-1}^{1} [2x - 2x + 2 - 2x] dx

= [x - x/2 + 2x - 2x/3]_{-1}^{1}

= (1 - 1/2 + 2 - 2/3) - (1 - 1/2 - 2 + 2/3)

= (1 - 1/2 + 2 - 2/3 - 1 + 1/2 + 2 - 2/3)

= 4 - 4/3 = 8/3

Problem 5: Triple Integral

Calculate the triple integral:

_E z dV

where E is the tetrahedron bounded by the four planes x = 0, y = 0, z = 0, and x + y + z = 1.

Solution:

The region E can be described as:

E = {(x, y, z) : 0 x 1, 0 y 1 - x, 0 z 1 - x - y}

Setting up the triple integral:

_{0}^{1} _{0}^{1-x} _{0}^{1-x-y} z dz dy dx

First, integrate with respect to z:

_{0}^{1} _{0}^{1-x} [z/2]_{z=0}^{z=1-x-y} dy dx

= _{0}^{1} _{0}^{1-x} (1-x-y)/2 dy dx

Next, integrate with respect to y:

= (1/2) _{0}^{1} _{0}^{1-x} (1 - 2x - 2y + x + 2xy + y) dy dx

= (1/2) _{0}^{1} [(1 - 2x + x)y + xy + y/3]_{y=0}^{y=1-x} dx

= (1/2) _{0}^{1} [(1 - 2x + x)(1 - x) + x(1 - x) + (1 - x)/3] dx

Simplifying and integrating with respect to x:

= (1/2) _{0}^{1} (1 - 3x + 3x - x) dx

= (1/2) [x - 3x/2 + x - x/4]_{0}^{1}

= (1/2) (1 - 3/2 + 1 - 1/4)

= (1/2) (3/4) = 3/8

Problem 6: Line Integral

Evaluate the line integral:

_C (2xy dx + 3xy dy)

where C is the curve r(t) = (t, t) for 0 t 1.

Solution:

Parameterize the curve: x = t, y = t, 0 t 1

Compute the derivatives: dx/dt = 2t, dy/dt = 3t

Substitute into the line integral:

_{0}^{1} [2(t)(t)(2t) + 3(t)(t)(3t)] dt

= _{0}^{1} [2tt(2t) + 3tt(3t)] dt

= _{0}^{1} [4t + 9t] dt

= _{0}^{1} 13t dt

= [13t/13]_{0}^{1} = 1

Problem 7: Surface Integral

Evaluate the surface integral:

_S (x + y) dS

where S is the part of the surface z = x + y that lies below the plane z = 4.

Solution:

Parameterize the surface using polar coordinates: x = r cos, y = r sin, z = r

The surface can be described as: 0 r 2, 0 2

Compute the surface element:

dS = |r_r r_| dr d

where r(r,) = (r cos, r sin, r)

Compute the partial derivatives:

r_r = (cos, sin, 2r)

r_ = (-r sin, r cos, 0)

Calculate the cross product:

r_r r_ = (-2r cos, -2r sin, r)

Find its magnitude:

|r_r r_| = (4r cos + 4r sin + r) = (4r + r) = r(4r + 1)

Set up the surface integral:

_{0}^{2} _{0}^{2} r r(4r + 1) dr d

= _{0}^{2} d _{0}^{2} r(4r + 1) dr

= 2 _{0}^{2} r(4r + 1) dr

Using substitution u = 4r + 1, du = 8r dr, r = (u-1)/4, r dr = r r dr = (u-1)/4 du/8 = (u-1)du/32:

= 2 _{1}^{17} (u-1)u du/32

= (/16) _{1}^{17} (u^(3/2) - u^(1/2)) du

= (/16) [2/5 u^(5/2) - 2/3 u^(3/2)]_{1}^{17}

= (/16) [(2/517^(5/2) - 2/317^(3/2)) - (2/5 - 2/3)]

= (/16) [2/517^(5/2) - 2/317^(3/2) + 4/15]

= /4017^(5/2) - /2417^(3/2) + /60

= /120 (317^(5/2) - 517^(3/2) + 2)

Problem 8: Green's Theorem

Use Green's Theorem to evaluate the line integral:

_C (3y + e^x) dx + (10x + cos(y^2)) dy

where C is the rectangle with vertices (0, 0), (3, 0), (3, 2), and (0, 2), oriented counterclockwise.

Solution:

Green's Theorem states:

_C P dx + Q dy = _D (Q/x - P/y) dA

Compute the partial derivatives:

Q/x = /x (10x + cos(y)) = 10

P/y = /y (3y + e^x) = 3

Set up the double integral over the rectangular region D: 0 x 3, 0 y 2:

_D (10 - 3) dA = _{0}^{3} _{0}^{2} 7 dy dx

= 7 3 2 = 42

Problem 9: Stokes' Theorem

Use Stokes' Theorem to evaluate the surface integral:

_S ( F) dS

where F(x, y, z) = (yzi, zxj, xyk) and S is the part of the paraboloid z = 1 - x - y that lies above the xy-plane, oriented upward.

Solution:

Stokes' Theorem states:

_S ( F) dS = _S F dr

The boundary S is the curve where the paraboloid intersects the xy-plane (z = 0), so:

0 = 1 - x - y x + y = 1

This is a circle of radius 1 in the xy-plane, which can be parameterized as:

x = cos(t), y = sin(t), z = 0, 0 t 2

Evaluating F on this curve (where z = 0):

F(cos(t), sin(t), 0) = (0, 0, cos(t)sin(t))

Compute dr:

dr = (-sin(t), cos(t), 0) dt

Calculate the line integral:

_S F dr = _{0}^{2} (0, 0, cos(t)sin(t)) (-sin(t), cos(t), 0) dt

= _{0}^{2} 0 dt = 0

Therefore, _S ( F) dS = 0

Problem 10: Divergence Theorem

Use the Divergence Theorem to calculate the flux of the vector field:

F(x, y, z) = (x, y, z)

across the surface of the sphere x + y + z = 4, oriented outward.

Solution:

The Divergence Theorem states:

_S F dS = _E F dV

Compute the divergence of F:

F = /x(x) + /y(y) + /z(z) = 3x + 3y + 3z = 3(x + y + z)

Set up the triple integral over the sphere E: x + y + z 4

Using spherical coordinates:

0 2, 0 2, 0

_E F dV = 3 _0^{2} _0^ _0^2 () sin() d d d

= 3 _0^{2} d _0^ sin() d _0^2 d

= 3 2 2 32/5 = 384/5

Exam Tips

Tip 1: Understand the Theorems

Make sure you deeply understand the three major theorems: Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. Know their hypotheses, conclusions, and when to apply each one.

Tip 2: Master Parameterization

Practice parameterizing curves and surfaces. Strong skills in parameterization are essential for line integrals and surface integrals.

Tip 3: Practice Multiple Approaches

Some problems can be solved using different methods. For example, flux calculations can often be done either directly or using a theorem. Practice both approaches to develop flexibility.

Tip 4: Review Integrals in Different Coordinates

Be comfortable converting between rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Each coordinate system simplifies certain types of problems.

Tip 5: Check Your Work

Always check your computations, especially with signs and derivatives in multivariable calculus. Small errors can significantly change your answers.

Recommended Study Resources

  • Your course textbook and lecture notes
  • Practice problems from previous semesters
  • Online calculus resources such as MIT OpenCourseWare and Khan Academy
  • Study groups with classmates to discuss challenging concepts
  • Office hours with your professor or teaching assistant

Conclusion

These practice problems cover the major topics typically included in a Calculus III final exam. To prepare effectively, work through these problems multiple times, ensure you understand each step, and attempt similar problems from your textbook. Remember that calculus mastery comes through regular practice and deep understanding of concepts, not just memorization of formulas. Good luck with your final exam!

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