Can i take a gradient of a scalar field?

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2007-01-31 07:27:49 · 4 answers · asked by Astalav 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

yes, for example:
f(x,y) = x^2 +xy
gradient(f) (x,y) = < 2x+y, x> .

2007-02-02 03:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by tablecloth 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Gradient Of A Scalar

2016-10-30 04:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by bugayong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The derivative of a scalar field results in a vector field called the gradient.

Sure and you'll wind up with a vector field. The result will give you the direction of the vector field and it's value ...

2007-01-31 07:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋