Level Sets

ü A Function of Two Variables : F @x , yD = x2 + y2 Represents a Surface

Intersect the Surface with a Plane at a Height above the xy-plane

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The Plane DRAWS a curve on the Surface

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Project the curve on the surface onto the xy-planeThis gives the Level Curve in the xy-plane

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Add more Level Curves

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